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RBRE960 DHCP issue?
I have an RBRE960 with three RBSE960 units. Two are wired, and one is connected wirelessly. I’m experiencing major issues with my devices losing connection to the network. My iPhone suddenly drops t...
I have different models of iPhone, both 15 and 16. The same goes for Macs, several different MacBook Pros, both older and newer models. I also have the latest Apple TV. I only use Apple devices wirelessly, so those are the only ones I can verify the issue on. However, other wireless devices like cameras also frequently lose their signal, so it’s likely happening to all wireless devices on the network.
I have fiber, and the converter in the house is a Genexis XG6846. I use CAT6A cable from the converter to the RBRE960.
IPv6 is enabled. ISP DNS is detected.
My house is roughly 3,900 square feet. The building is very thick concrete and brick. The distance between the RBRE and RBSE units varies between 30–40 feet. I’m currently using Auto channel and 40, but I can try 11 and 48.
What iOS versions are on the phones and Macs and laptops?
Please disable IPv6 on the RBR. Been some known issues with Apple devices and IPv6.
I have IPv6 disabled on my 960 series currently online and not seeing any issues with my Apple devices.
Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home.
Has this been happening all along or or just started happening?
Concrete and steel will be problematic for wifi systems.
I have different models of iPhone, both 15 and 16. The same goes for Macs, several different MacBook Pros, both older and newer models. I also have the latest Apple TV. I only use Apple devices wirelessly, so those are the only ones I can verify the issue on. However, other wireless devices like cameras also frequently lose their signal, so it’s likely happening to all wireless devices on the network.
I have fiber, and the converter in the house is a Genexis XG6846. I use CAT6A cable from the converter to the RBRE960.
IPv6 is enabled. ISP DNS is detected.
My house is roughly 3,900 square feet. The building is very thick concrete and brick. The distance between the RBRE and RBSE units varies between 30–40 feet. I’m currently using Auto channel and 40, but I can try 11 and 48.
I use iOS 26 but the issue was the same with older iOS. MacOS is Sequoia and Tahoe.
How do I disable IPv6? Only found Pass Through.
It has been happening since day one.
I do understand that concrete is problematic, but I do have full wifi connection on all my devices but still receives 169.254-ip randomly. When streaming on ATV it suddenly freezing since ATV has lost IP-address...
How long have you had the 960 series?
On the RBRs web page should be down under Advanced Tab/Advanced/IPv6. Drop down menu should see Disable option. Select this and Apply.
Currently have my 963 series online. Manual channels 1, 40 and 37. IPv6 disabled. Running smooth.
Older Apple 12 Pro Max and Mac Book Pro 2018 on Sequoia and ATVs, 4 of them.
I've heard that iOS 26.1 has been better for some users.
almost two years now.
hmm strange with IPv6. It was disable, but I still got an IPv6 address when I look at wifi-settings on my iPhone?running iOS 26.1 but still same issue.