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DDHammon
Dec 12, 2022Aspirant
RBK753S AX4200 WiFi 6 Mesh System dropping connection when moving around house
I purchased a RBK753S AX4200 WiFi 6 Mesh System in Dec. 2020. I added an additional RBS750 maybe a year later. I have both 2.4G and 5G SSIDs enabled and am using a the same uncommon SSID for both. I ...
DDHammon
Dec 12, 2022Aspirant
Interesting. If I break this up into 2 different problem statements (dropping/unsuccessful handoff vs. temporary unsuccessful reconnects), then I think I can say the former issue is my Pixel 6 Pro and the later is my phone and other devices.
The dropping does tend to happen when I pass through the middle of the house where potentially all 4 APs are reachable. I don't know how to lower the power (I need to log in from my personal, not work PC, so I will investigate later) but I can unplug one or two of the APs and see what happens. In hindsight, I got the 4th AP and my Pixel phone around the same time...
I will report back. I am still hopeful someone else has some good ideas. Thank you for taking the time to respond, CrimpOn.
CrimpOn
Dec 12, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Reducing the Transmit Power level is on the Orbi web browser interface, Advanced Tab, Advanced Settings (bottom menu item), Wireless Settings.