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Dode0
Aug 25, 2021Aspirant
Orbi keeps dropping out, can’t connect a lot of devices
I upgraded my home network last week with the orbi 350 + 2 satellites. Had nothing but issues with it since. It will randomly drop out for a couple of minutes every couple of hours, some devices are c...
FURRYe38
Aug 27, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Any progress on this?
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?
- Dode0Aug 28, 2021AspirantI hardwired everything in to the orbi satellites, now the satellites are loosing connection to the main one, first one is 25ft away, one brick wall, the free sky modem didn’t have any issues with this distance. It’s useless, I’m sending it back.
- FURRYe38Aug 28, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Good Luck.