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Shotty Wifi and Satellite Will Not Stay Connected
II recently just moved from a single level place (1000 sq. ft.) to a split level home(1500 sq. ft.) and never had the problems I am currently dealing with. Before I moved, I only had an issue with an...
I will combine the SSIDs and try again. As far as the pairing goes, I am always getting the blue light when they sync.
You may see a config sync message in the status about the RBS on the RBRs UI.
Factory reset the system and setup from scratch. Try the following as well:
30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).