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rayraysf
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May 09, 2020
Solved

Orbi RBK852 and AX Features - What do those features do?

I've just installed a new RBK852 router and have had issues connecting my PC laptop to it via wifi.  I found that if I disable the AX features on the router, I am able to see the Orbi network on my l...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Aug 28, 2020

    Gooe to hear, pleas mark your thread as solved.

    Enjoy. :smileywink:

    rayraysf wrote:

    thank you!  that solution worked for me as well

     

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Mikey94025
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May 09, 2020

Using the website admin page (http://orbilogin.com/start.htm), go to Advanced... Advanced... Wireless Settings.  Change CTS/RTS Thresholds for both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz to 2347.

 

The default is much lower than what other Netgear devices have used so they've been recommending 2347.  It fixes a lot of wifi compatibility issues with various devices.  I've found that this fix is the only thing I needed, e.g., I can leave AX enabled for the benefit of devices with wifi 6.