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gman737
Feb 06, 2020Aspirant
RBS50 wifi problem
Model: RBR50, RBS50, RBW30 Firmware: 2.5.0.38 I'm having trouble with the wifi on just the RBS50 satellite. Often when my phone or ipad is connected to this satellite, it shows full strength and...
- Mar 03, 2020
I might have solved the mystery, time will tell. I had malfunctioning wifi-to-ethernet bridge that wanted to act as a DNS server for the network. I replaced the adapter and devices are connecting to the RBS50 normally now. Thanks for all the help and advice.
CrimpOn
Feb 06, 2020Guru - Experienced User
I do not have a solution, but my guess is that everyone will suggest to upgrade the firmware to 2.5.1.8. The firmware 2.3.0.38 had problems and was taken back by Netgear. That would be the first thing I try. (Upgrade the whole system, satellites first.)