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FURRYe38
Sep 08, 2023Guru - Experienced User
New - RBR750 / RBS750 Firmware Version 7.2.6.21 Released
New Features: 09/08/2023
Supports Separate SSID IoT network.
https://kb.netgear.com/000064267/How-do-I-enable-or-disable-the-Internet-of-things-IoT-network-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-6E-System
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- Sep 10, 2023
Followed the directions and upgraded. Did the RBS750 units first and then the RBR750. Appears to be working well.
One important note, I did need to restart each RBS750 after the RBR750 was upgraded to re-establish connection. As each is on a UPS and mounted on the all, required a ladder.
Otherwise working fine at this time.
I didn't see the "IoT" network feature at first. You need to go into Wireless setup. You'll then see a "Wireless IoT Settings' and the ability to "enable" an IoT wireless SSID along with password.
Nice to have this feature added finally. I believe it's important to have a Trusted, IoT and Guest wireless SSID.
Dreas89
Oct 16, 2023Aspirant
Still no luck. Today my wife and one of the kids had major issues with the wireless after a blackout.
I had issues with the wireless I realize during a meeting. The Satellite is wired but has stopped showing as wired in the Network app.
This update really made my Orbi crap.
I had issues with the wireless I realize during a meeting. The Satellite is wired but has stopped showing as wired in the Network app.
This update really made my Orbi crap.
FURRYe38
Oct 16, 2023Guru - Experienced User
How is the RBS connected to the RBR? You say wired? Is it to the back of the RBR or is there any LAN switch in the middle? If there is a LAN switch, brand and model please of this switch.
Turn OFF the RBS and test to see if wifi problems are still seen.
What channel configurations are currently set on the router?
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since v.21 was loaded?
What is the distance between the one RBS and the RBR? In Feet please.
- Dreas89Oct 18, 2023Aspirant
How is the RBS connected to the RBR? You say wired? Is it to the back of the RBR or is there any LAN switch in the middle? If there is a LAN switch, brand and model please of this switch.
The RBS is connected through a patch panel and then straight into the RBR. There might for some devices be a D-Link 1008D in between but those is not the issue.
Turn OFF the RBS and test to see if wifi problems are still seen.
Unfortunately I need to work. Might try this during the weekend.What channel configurations are currently set on the router?
20/40 and Auto for the 2.4ghz network and for 5ghz Auto.
Looking at the satellite it says:
2.4ghz = channel 4.
5ghz = Channel: 36+40(P)+44+48
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since v.21 was loaded?
Yes, yesterday I did not see any other option as one of the satellites did not work. Did a factory reset of all devices and set it up once again.What is the distance between the one RBS and the RBR? In Feet please.
Hard to say, I would guess 30-40 feet through multiple walls - So far that my phone drops wifi connection sometimes(saw it yesterday after reset and no satellites up). Could that be the issue? That the Satellite tries over Wifi even though it has a wire? I moved the satellite from and earlier location that was one wall and 10 feet closer to the RBR a month ago - If the update made the router - satellite communication more sensetive that could be something. The threshold right now is set to 64.
Yesterday I factory reset everything, set it up again. Now my old phone does not connect to the satellite - Only the RBR. The RBR has much worse coverage and drops all the time. My new phone connected to the satellite works quite well today.