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kalledog's avatar
kalledog
Aspirant
Jul 26, 2021

Orbi AX 600 RBK 852

Hi

 

I have setup an AX6000 system in Ap mode, many problems, the app from the phone doesn't connect, it says every time it cannot connect to orbi system, but the phone is connected to the wifi.

The devices doesn't switch to the closest satellite or router, this is very bad.

This morning my iphone was not connected to wifi, then it connected but with label unsecure network.

 

It seems this system is very unstable, I trusted the netgear brand, maybe i did wrong purchase.

5 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    Jul 26, 2021

    What Firmware version is currently loaded?
    What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT and host router the NG router is connected too?

    What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
    What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
    https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 📡

     

    What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.
    Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?

     

    Try disabling the following and see:
    Armor, and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Set CTS to 2347. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s). Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

     

    What iOS is on the iphone? Not seeing any problems with my iphone 12 Max 14.6

    • kalledog's avatar
      kalledog
      Aspirant
      Jul 26, 2021

      Hi

      the firmware is the latest

      Firmware Version
      V3.2.18.1_1.4.14

       

       

      the suqare ft are 2583.338ft

       

      the distance is about 6mt from each other

       

      there are some wifi of Neighbors about 3

       

      iphone 12 pro max 14.4

      now for example I'm in the room where the router is , but my iphone is connected to the satellite that is two floors away, it doesn't switch to the nearest device

       

      when I open the app even if I'm connected to the wifi, i get error it cannot connect

       

       

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru
        Jul 26, 2021

        Try some of the suggestions. 

         

        Also it's up to devices to pick and choose where they connect too, not Orbi. 

        Also try turning down the power output of the RBRs wifi radios from 100% to 50% and see if this changes anything. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

         

        You might update iOS on the 12Max. I see there is 14.7 available...I haven't loaded this yet. I'm on 14.6.