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BigSchu22
Aug 12, 2022Aspirant
Odd Internet Issues - Orbi Mesh WiFi 6 System
Hi, I've been successfully using a Orbi Mesh WiFi 6 System - AX4200 - 3 pack (RBK753) for about a year, but for several weeks now, I am experiencing annoying problems with one of the satellites. ...
- Sep 22, 2022
Try the wireless adapter. You can always add a ethernet adapter as well. Most on board or built in adapters I find work ok but add-ons can be more stable.
plemans
Aug 12, 2022Guru - Experienced User
What verizon router is it?
If its a modem/router combo device, is it in passthrough mode? Or the Orbi's IP address in its DMZ?
Otherwise the orbi is in a double nat.
BigSchu22
Aug 12, 2022Aspirant
Hi!
It's the Verizon G3100 Fios Router, doesn't appear to be a combo cable modem, but it does have MOCA out for the Verizon set-top boxes.
The Orbi router is in access point mode and has a static IP assigned in the FIOS Router - no DMZ.
Thanks!
- plemansAug 12, 2022Guru - Experienced User
So the G3100 is a combo device. but you have the orbi in AP mode meaning the G3100 is handling dhcp/dns for it.
I'd try going into the g3100 and changing the default dns.
Try a different DNS Server. Here's a few for ipv4. Also remember to change the ipv6 dns server if ipv6 is enabled
CloudFlare 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1
GoogleDNS 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4- BigSchu22Aug 12, 2022Aspirant
Done! Address resolution and general connection issues seem to be resolved!
- BigSchu22Aug 12, 2022Aspirant
Temporary respite, still definitely an issue. I have to click/refresh links sometimes 10 times to get them to load.
Still having issues with any program that has to phone home for downloading updates or patches, they always fail or stall.
Direct downloads and streaming are all working fine.