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Hello - Just purchaed and installed an Orbi (AX) with two satelites RBR850 and RBS850 - updated frimaware V3.2.9.2 Main network works great - so happy to get full inbound internet via wfi now eve...
Took your advice and looked at the settings on the combo modem//router couldn't find anything so decided to change out the ISP provided device for a new docsis 3.1 Spectrum E31U2V1 - which is just a modem (and no Web UI).
i got a speed bump ;) But no change
did factory reset on the router followed by resets on the satellites - no change.
Noticed that the Orbi Router handles the Guest network correctly and stably.
RESOLVED by unplugging satellites from Ethernet and using wirelessly.
either there's an issue with Ethernet backhaul or more likely I have something going on with the multiple switches that I have in some of the rooms.
Thank you FURRYe38 For your help
hat is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 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
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
Hi - the satelites are wired
The ISP is Spectrum, Modem is Ubee DVW32CB
There are neighbours in the building I'm in -- but not seeing any issues with the primary wifi network, only the Guest network.
Haven't done a factory reset/setup after the firmware update - happy to try that next.
Thanks
Wasim
That modem model reports it being a gateway, thus wifi and a router built in. This modem bridged or in router mode?
This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktopIf you do have neighbors near by, be sure to use other wifi channels that they are not using. Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
I have enabled Guest network on mine. Seems to be stable.
Took your advice and looked at the settings on the combo modem//router couldn't find anything so decided to change out the ISP provided device for a new docsis 3.1 Spectrum E31U2V1 - which is just a modem (and no Web UI).
i got a speed bump ;) But no change
did factory reset on the router followed by resets on the satellites - no change.
Noticed that the Orbi Router handles the Guest network correctly and stably.
RESOLVED by unplugging satellites from Ethernet and using wirelessly.
either there's an issue with Ethernet backhaul or more likely I have something going on with the multiple switches that I have in some of the rooms.
Thank you FURRYe38 For your help