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katkit
Mar 09, 2020Tutor
ORBI RBR850 -- frequent disconnects to WoW server
Suddenly for no reason, since this morning, every 15-30 minutes my connection with WoW (World of Warcraft game) drops. I get disconnected but can quickly reconnect within the minute. For context, my ...
skott79
Mar 11, 2020Guide
katkit wrote:Suddenly for no reason, since this morning, every 15-30 minutes my connection with WoW (World of Warcraft game) drops. I get disconnected but can quickly reconnect within the minute. For context, my PC is connected to the router (main, not sattelite) via an ethernet cable.
To eliminate other sources of problems i did the following, which DID NOT solve the frequent Disconnects:
1) Flushed DNS/ IP config
2) Reinstalled the game
3) Rebooted Orbi/ Turned it off for a few minutes/ pressed reset button
4) Restarted my computer
5) Made sure no firewall issues
6) Played the game on my laptop (different computer), on wifi, and encountered the same problem.
I first suspected my isp but upon their advice, connected my PC directly to the wall (without going through orbi) and had no more disconnects.
So this is an Orbi problem. Please help. My Orbi runs the latest firmware.
You're definitely not alone in this. It looks like they either didn't test their firmware properly before they pushed it out or this bug got by them. Either way it sucks because I can't really game and I work from home and I'm getting drops during video calls. I hope they push out a fix ASAP!
RBK853 Wifi 6 (1 router, 2 satellites)
My firmware: V3.2.10.11_1.2.12
FURRYe38
Mar 11, 2020Guru - Experienced User
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
Be sure to check your CTS and RTS values. If they are at 64, please change both to 2347. Reboot both RBR and wireless devices.
skott79 wrote:You're definitely not alone in this. It looks like they either didn't test their firmware properly before they pushed it out or this bug got by them. Either way it sucks because I can't really game and I work from home and I'm getting drops during video calls. I hope they push out a fix ASAP!
RBK853 Wifi 6 (1 router, 2 satellites)
My firmware: V3.2.10.11_1.2.12