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Orbi RBSE960 Satelite ethernet NIC randomly stop working while wifi from Satelite continues to work
Bought this system in May 2024 and all worked well for months. But for last 2+ months, my Orbi RBSE960 Satelite ethernet randomly stops working. Device wifi connections to the satelite connect fin...
I read on another reply to leave the satellite device off for an hour and then power.
No idea why, but after months of issues, this approach worked. Have been up and running for 1 week+ without issue.
Thanks for the reply.
Something to try. v.31 has many post about odd issues. v.21 is most stable to date. You'll need to factory reset the system and setup from scratch after the RBS is downgraded first, then the RBR lastly.
I read on another reply to leave the satellite device off for an hour and then power.
No idea why, but after months of issues, this approach worked. Have been up and running for 1 week+ without issue.
Thanks for the reply.
OK. Interesting fix.
Also there is newer FW available for the 960 series as well. Something to check on later.
Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy. 📡Thanks.
My devices are currently running 7.2.6.31. Will wait for this update to become available via the auto update function given the satelite is working fine now.