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Cabotdog
Oct 08, 2024Aspirant
RBR 760 Issues Every Couple Weeks
Hi there, Sorry in advance for the long explanation. I just discovered my support expired after only 3 months?? Cant believe thats all netgear offers?? I have the Orbi Mesh RBR760 with two satel...
FURRYe38
Oct 08, 2024Guru
Cabotdog wrote:
Hi and thanks for your response. I’ll do my best to answer below each question.
Does this happen with the RBS turned OFF?
Haven’t tried with the satellites off.
Please give this a try when you can.
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
im on the most recent
6.3.8.5_1.4.80
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?I’m using Starlink internet. I have the first version of Starlink and so have removed their router and am plugged in directly with the orbital router.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
About 2400sqft in the house with a detached garage.
For this size of home, the router and just one RBS maybe needed.
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 wired or wirelessly connected.We live in a log house. The first satellite is on the second floor above the router….so about 15ft. The second satellite in the garage room, probably 30-35 ft.
15 feet in between the one RBS and RBR is to close. 30 ft is starting distance.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 🛰
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.
2.4 is set to 6
5 is set to 40
https://kb.netgear.com/23783/How-do-I-change-the-wireless-channel-on-my-NETGEAR-router
Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/NETGEAR-Mobile-Applications-and-Apple-Devices-FAQ/td-p/222...
Im not sure what this is but don’t think we are doing that?
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Smart Parental Controls or Circle, Traffic Meter.only using armour. I disabled but still couldn’t get the ecobee going.
Out of curiosity, is it normal for it to make you set up as new after power cycling or rebooting?
No. Once setup has completed, should not be asked again unless you trigger a factory reset.
Thanks!
Cabotdog
Oct 08, 2024Aspirant
Thanks. I’ll try with satellites disconnected. In regards to being forced to set up as new after a reboot, do you think that could be a hardware issue? I’m puzzled by that.
- FURRYe38Oct 08, 2024Guru
Possible. If you have the system setup and running, save off a back up configuration to file:
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
I'd make contact with NG support about that as well. Ask about a RMA on the RBR.