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RBR750 / RBS750 AP MODE NOT ACHIEVING STABLE WIRELESS BACKHAUL
I searched for a solution for this to no avail. I have tried all firmwares 4.6.3.7 and above. If i switch to AP mode they never get a stable wireless BACKHAUL. I have tried varying distan...
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Distance is not the issue. I have tried 10 ft, 20 ft, 30, ft, 40 ft, 50 ft, 60 ft, 70 ft, 80 ft, 90 ft, 100ft.
Once it pairs and connects wirelessly correctly, if I switch to AP mode, it stops working.
AP mode is not working for a wireless backhaul.
I monitor the connection via pings, and it seems there is a bug within ORBI wireless backhaul that disconnect itself every 20 or 30 seconds.
The old RBR50 and RBS50 worked perfect on same locations.
But again, locations are not the issue.
How do I get a replacement for something that actually works?
Are you using Dynamic or static IP address configuration on the RBR in AP mode?
Did you first turn OFF the RBS, then configure AP mode, wait for the RBR to connect using it's WAN port to the host router, then after the RBR is FULLY online, turn ON one RBS at a time?
My 7 series working in AP Mode with the RBS wireslessly connected.
Of course the setup is done correctly.
--Are you using Dynamic or static IP address configuration on the RBR in AP mode?
Either way did not make a difference.
--Did you first turn OFF the RBS, then configure AP mode, wait for the RBR to connect using it's WAN port to the host router, then after the RBR is FULLY online, turn ON one RBS at a time?
Yes. Of course. But aso tried different order and does not make a difference.
--My 7 series working in AP Mode with the RBS wireslessly connected.
Yours would be the only one. You should be happy.
All the reports read on the different forums, is that after V4 firmware AP mode works only on wired Backhaul.
I heve monitored the traffic and on V4 after the backhaul is wirelessly established, the router and satellite break the connection every dozens of seconds.
I am a Network professional.
If I downgrade to firmware V3.2.18.1_1.4.14 (Netgear intends for this to be disabled, but it is possible like mentioned elsewhere) the AP mode works wirelessly correctly.
You should post, that current firmware V4 does not work for AP mode wirelessly. Also, netgear must remove firmware V4 and not make the automatic update until a working firmware is released.
Are you syncing the RBS while is same room as the RBR or at the remote location. I usually sync my RBS while in same room first to make sure it syncs fully.
Be sure the RBS is using same version of FW as well.
Does the RBS appear on the host routers connected devices list at all with an IP address?
What is the brand and model of the host router?
My one RBS syncs fine with using manual channel 11 and 48 on the RBR. CTS set to 64, however you can try 2347. Power on the RBR set for 25%. https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WiFi-6-AX-and-WiFi-6E-AXE/Firmware-v4-Breaks-AP-mode-on-the-ORBI-RBK750-Satellites-RBS-s/m-p/2171813/highlight/true#M23975
There are others with working 7 series in AP mode.
Well you can downgrade back to v3 if you want though downgrading is not officially supported:
NG is already aware of problems on v4 FW. It's up to them to get it fixed. Nothing else we can do here in the forums after all troubleshooting has been exhausted. Otherwise, users need to contact NG support and let them know about the problems there having.
Users are in the forums are user experienced helping out other users is all.
- --Are you syncing the RBS while is same room as the RBR or at the remote location.
It makes no difference. Not even a single satellite syncs stable on V4 AP mode.
--Be sure the RBS is using same version of FW as well.
Yes of course. As said in the OP, tried all published versions of V4 FW.
--Does the RBS appear on the host routers connected devices list at all with an IP address?
Yes of course. You can ping it ans see how the wireless connection breaks.
--What is the brand and model of the host router?
Tried several. Made no difference. Netgear RB50,
and mikrotik.
--There are others with working 7 series in AP mode.
Doubt it is with V4 FW and wireless backhaul. Have not read a single instance. They reverted to Router mode or downgraded the FW or used wired backhaul.
The first satellite shows as good on attached devices for a few seconds, then the wireless backhaul disconnects and reconnects and disconnects.