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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...
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?
Thank you for the quick reply.
ATM: 17 devices online.
2.4 GHZ channel: 01
5GHz channel 36
I have disabled(unplugged) the center satelite, so atm its rbr in one end of the house, and rbs in the other end of the house. (ca 19 meters distance, connected wired).
My system auto updated to the newest FW version, I downgraded because I thought it might be a new bug.
Any way to save configuration, so I can set this up easily after factory reset? Thinking main, iot, guest networks, port forwards etc.
For that size of home, you should only need the RBR and just one RBS. Could even turn down the power as well to 50%.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
atm I have only one satelite online, and it doesnt seem to help.
Issue is that I have only cables in each end of the house, not in the center. So when sitting on the terrace (outside center of house) I wasnt getting any signal.
Are you talking about turning down power of only the satelite? If yes, how is this achieved?
Put the 2nd RBS back online and then turn down the power, Might try 25% first. Using a web browser on the RBRs web page under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings