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87national
Jan 08, 2022Aspirant
Nighthawk AX3600 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Mesh System
It appears my router is t even a selection available as a model, I’m looking for information regarding connectivity issues with NETGEAR - Nighthawk AX3600 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Mesh System (3-Pack) or calle...
FURRYe38
Jan 08, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Netgear has set up a community forum specifically for the NightHawk MESH products. Most of the people who watch that forum are more likely to have experience with NH MESH products and know how to work it better than those of us who follow this router forum. Might be more likely to find someone who has a solution if the question is posted there:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-Mesh-System/bd-p/en-home-nighthawk-mesh-system
Please use this link to the main forum product list to review and choose where to make your posts.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/NETGEAR-Forum/ct-p/en-netgear
Thank you.
87national
Jan 10, 2022Aspirant
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
V1.1.6.6 when checking for updates it says it’s up to date as well.
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Arris S33 and xfinity is the ISP.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
1800 sq. Ft.
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between MR and MS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
Literally 5 feet and through a floor an 20 feet for the 2nd satellite.
https://kb.netgear.com/000061709/Where-should-I-place-the-Mesh-WiFi-satellite-of-my-Nighthawk-Mesh-W... 📡
What channels are you using? Auto? Try Auto and 48 on 5Ghz. Or try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.
Channel 11 on 2.4Ghz and 48 on 5Ghz respectfully
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
2 neighbors on left and right.
V1.1.6.6 when checking for updates it says it’s up to date as well.
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Arris S33 and xfinity is the ISP.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
1800 sq. Ft.
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between MR and MS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
Literally 5 feet and through a floor an 20 feet for the 2nd satellite.
https://kb.netgear.com/000061709/Where-should-I-place-the-Mesh-WiFi-satellite-of-my-Nighthawk-Mesh-W... 📡
What channels are you using? Auto? Try Auto and 48 on 5Ghz. Or try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.
Channel 11 on 2.4Ghz and 48 on 5Ghz respectfully
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
2 neighbors on left and right.
- FURRYe38Jan 10, 2022Guru - Experienced User
87national wrote:
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
V1.1.6.6 when checking for updates it says it’s up to date as well.
Might review this:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-Mesh-System/New-MK8x-series-MR80-MS80-FW-v1-1-6-10-Released/td-p/2168315/jump-to/first-unread-message
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Arris S33 and xfinity is the ISP.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
1800 sq. Ft.
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between MR and MS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
Literally 5 feet and through a floor an 20 feet for the 2nd satellite. >This is too close for the 1st MS. 30 feet is starting distance. What happens if you turn OFF the 1st MS and leave the 2nd online.
https://kb.netgear.com/000061709/Where-should-I-place-the-Mesh-WiFi-satellite-of-my-Nighthawk-Mesh-W... 📡
What channels are you using? Auto? Try Auto and 48 on 5Ghz. Or try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.
Channel 11 on 2.4Ghz and 48 on 5Ghz respectfully
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
2 neighbors on left and right. Do they have wifi and if so, can you see what channels they are using?- 87nationalJan 14, 2022AspirantSo I can’t get the firmware to update, but I unplugged the satellite closest to the router and spaced the other satellite a little further away. So far so good! Our phones haven’t dropped since doing it, and my wireless speed is soso. Speed test through Netgear shows 940Mb/s download and 40 Mb/s upload.
My Xbox is showing 41Mb/s download and 11Mb/s upload and a ping of 49ms.- FURRYe38Jan 14, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Ok so maybe a MS placement and distance issue and maybe you don't need the other MS...See how this configuration works for you.