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Aspirant

Feb 09, 2021

RBR850 Does not accept 5ghz connections . All 5ghz connections go to satellite

RBR850 Does not accept 5ghz connections . All 5ghz connections go to satellite (RBS850), regardless of distance . Distance between router and satellite is about 17 feet . Size of house is about ...

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Feb 09, 2021

Also there is newer FW available as well:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/New-RBR850-RBS850-Series-Firmware-Version-v3-2-17-12-Released/m-p/2043132/highlight/true#M11376

giometrix

Aspirant

Feb 10, 2021

I installed the latest firmware and unplugged the satellite . No dice , no 5ghz connections on the router .

I also used the airport utility on my iPhone and I do not see any signal with the channel in using for 5ghz.

FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 10, 2021
Sounds like your RBR maybe faulty and needs replacing.