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ElMotor's avatar
ElMotor
Guide
Jul 08, 2018

WiFi Dropping daily, Upon Reconnect, "Incorrect Password" Firmware: v2.1.4.16

Affects all devices on site.  Nest Cams, iPhone 8+, iPads, Asus Laptops
All devices with latest firmwares and drivers as of 7/8/16.

Troubleshooting History of Settings
Beamforming : OFF
MU-MIMO: OFF
Fast Roaming: OFF
----------------------- Issue Persists

Beamforming : OFF
MU-MIMO: OFF
Fast Roaming: ON
--------------------- Issue Persists

Currently Troubleshooting Settings:

Beamforming : ON
MU-MIMO: OFF
Fast Roaming: OFF

Troubleshooting

2 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 08, 2018

    Use this same configuration:

    Currently Troubleshooting Settings:

    Beamforming : ON
    MU-MIMO: OFF
    Fast Roaming: OFF

     

    What is the mfr and model# of the ISP modem that the Orbi is connected too? 

    What channels are you using? Try manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz. 

    Any other wifi neighbors near by? If so, how many? 

     

    • ElMotor's avatar
      ElMotor
      Guide
      Jul 08, 2018
      Neighbors
      Not many neighbors, its a house with space between houses.
      Modem
      Xfinity
      xFi Advanced Gateway
       
      ROUTER INFORMATION
      Hardware Version    RBR50
       
      Firmware Version    V2.1.4.16
       
      GUI Language Version    V1.0.0.314
       
      Operation Mode    Router
       
      LAN Port
       
      MAC Address    ***********:A9
       
      IP Address    192.168.1.1
       
      DHCP Server    On
       
      INTERNET PORT
      MAC Address ***************:AA
       
      IP Address *.*.49.166
       
      Connection DHCP
       
      IP Subnet Mask 255.255.254.0
       
      Domain Name Server    **************
      **************
       
       
      WIRELESS SETTINGS (2.4GHZ)
      Name (SSID) ******
       
      Region North America
       
      Channel 11(P)+7(S)
       
      Mode Up to 400 Mbps
       
      Wireless AP On
       
      Broadcast Name On
       
      Wi-Fi Protected Setup    Configured
       
      WIRELESS SETTINGS (5.0GHZ)
      Name (SSID) ********
       
      Region North America
       
      Channel 36(P)+40+44+48
       
      Mode Up to 866.7 Mbps
       
      Wireless AP On
       
      Broadcast Name On
       
      Wi-Fi Protected Setup    Configured
       
       
      GUEST NETWORK (2.4GHZ)
      Name (SSID)   ***** Guest WiFi
       
      Wireless AP   On
       
      Broadcast Name   On
       
      Allow guests to see each other and access my local network   Off
       
      GUEST NETWORK (5.0GHZ)
      Name (SSID)   ***** Guest WiFi
       
      Wireless AP   On
       
      Broadcast Name   On
       
      Allow guests to see each other and access my local network   Off