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Ekkoh
Nov 20, 2025Tutor
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...
KevinLiT
Dec 05, 2025NETGEAR Moderator
Hello Ekkoh ,
Welcome to the NETGEAR Community!
I understand that you are experiencing issues with your RBRE960 on firmware version 7.2.7.15 when connected with an ethernet cable. Please install the latest released firmware version 7.2.8.5 then monitor your network to verify if the issue persists.
Please navigate to the link below for your RBRE960 Firmware version 7.2.8.5:
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbre960
Best,
Kevin
NETGEAR Team
- EkkohDec 06, 2025Tutor
Thanks! That seems to have solved the issue with the satellites connecting via Wi-Fi instead of cable. However, my original problem has gotten even worse with firmware 7.2.8.5. I constantly lose the IP address on my devices and get assigned a 169.254 address.
- FURRYe38Dec 06, 2025Guru - Experienced User
What devices are loosing an IP address? brand and model please.
How was the system updated? Manually or Automatic?
RBS first then RBR lastly?
After the system was updated did you continue to use the system or power cycle the system OFF for 1 minute then back ON?
Is the separtate 6Ghz wifi network disabled or enabled?
Ekkoh wrote:
Thanks! That seems to have solved the issue with the satellites connecting via Wi-Fi instead of cable. However, my original problem has gotten even worse with firmware 7.2.8.5. I constantly lose the IP address on my devices and get assigned a 169.254 address.
- EkkohDec 06, 2025Tutor
iPhone 15 and 16. One on iOS 26, other on 18,6.
Two different ATV, both on 26.
MacBook Pro 2024 on Tahoe.updated manually. RBRE first. Then RBSE. Continue to use. Haven’t turned off.
6ghz enable.
- EkkohDec 06, 2025Tutor
More strange things. There is no cable between “Ovan” and “UTB”. “UTB” is connected with cable directly to RBRE.