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benjaminoerskov
Jan 26, 2026Aspirant
Orbi RBR850 / RBS850 – Constant IoT disconnects (Shelly, robot vacuum, etc.)
I’m experiencing persistent instability with my Orbi mesh network and IoT devices, and I’m hoping someone can help confirm whether this is a known issue or if there’s something fundamental I’m missin...
FURRYe38
Jan 26, 2026Guru - Experienced User
Does this happend with One or both RBS turned OFF?
How many devices in total are connected to the system?
What channels are being used on the RBR? Try manual channel 1 and 40 or 11 and 48?
Distance between the RBR and RBS? 30 feet is starting distance between the RBR and RBS and each other.
Possible that your wifi devices are seeing multiple signals and don't know how to keep locked on to one signal. Call this ping ponging. Its up to devices to pick and choose where they connect too.
Factory reset the Orbi system and setup from scratch?
Have you tried the more recent FW version?
StephenB
Jan 26, 2026Guru - Experienced User
Have you tried putting some of the problem devices on the IoT network?
benjaminoerskov wrote:The devices themselves work fine on other networks,
Do you have other WiFi networks running? Or do you must mean that the devices were stable before you installed thhe 850?
- benjaminoerskovJan 26, 2026Aspirant
The devices was stable on previous router.
But also a month ago I saw no issues, they were always on.
What happned a month ago you ask? I had one rbr and one wireless rbs.
On 01 Dec I got an extra rbs and connected it via cable further away from rbr.Now it doesnt work, no matter which combination of rbr and rbs' I use.
- benjaminoerskovJan 26, 2026Aspirant
All of the problem devices are on my IoT network, I think thats the whole issue. When I open wifi on computer/iphone, I dont always see the IoT network, so it seems to be flaky at best.