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RBK763S (AX5400). SSID reset required
Ever since purchasing my new RBK 763S, I have had an issue with a requirement to setup a new SSID after my Internet connectivity is dropped, or if we experience a power outage. If I do not change the SSID many IOT items (including my iPad) struggle to maintain connectivity. My service provider is Comcast, and my Cable modem is a Netgear CM1100. There are around 80+ items that are connected via the RBK763S on my home Network so when this does occur, the end effect is that I have to run around a reset the SSID and passwords for all of the IOT items that are on my Network. It is quite a burden in having to do this for so many of these IOT entities. Is there a way to get around this? Any ideas on what could be causing it?
Yes. I use 50% on mine. Seems to also help steer devices to RBS as well vs the RBR. Orbi systems are fairly powerful.
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What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 📡You don't need to change the SSID or should need a reset.
80 devices is kinda high...not sure if this will impact or cause what your seeing.
Can you disable say half of these device and see if this changes the behavior?
Current Software version is V6.3.1.0_1.1.41. Separation is ~20 ft to 1 Satellite (also through walls) and ~35 feet to the second Satellite (also through walls). About half of the devices are wired using Ethernet and Netgear switches. When fewer items are connected I was still having issues connecting my iPad with the previous SSID, changing my SSID was a solution one of the Netgear Tech support reps suggested after walking through the initial setup with me.
Soloman wrote:
Current Software version is V6.3.1.0_1.1.41. Separation is ~20 ft to 1 Satellite (also through walls) < this would be WAY TOO close for this one RBS to the RBR.
and ~35 feet to the second Satellite (also through walls). About half of the devices are wired using Ethernet and Netgear switches.<What model # are these switches? When fewer items are connected I was still having issues connecting my iPad with the previous SSID, changing my SSID was a solution one of the Netgear Tech support reps suggested after walking through the initial setup with me.
What CAT# lan cable are you using?