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RBR/RBS 860 sudden inconsistent connectivity issues
I have a 2 satellite, 860 RBS setup with the RBR running in router mode on firmware 7.2.7.15. 1 RBS is connected via wireless and the other is hard wired. Everything has been stable and runni...
I rolled back the firmware to 7.2.6.31 and everything instantly worked.
Then I noticed my satellites were on 192.168.0.x and my RBR was on 172.0.16.x and it seemed all devices on 172 were working so I set the RBR to 192.168.1.1 and then went about restarting all devices so they picked up a 192 address from DHCP.
When devices squat on different IP addresses like that, it can be a symptom of a clash caused by having two routers on a network.
For example, modem Netgear's modem-routers like to use 192.168.0.x while routers alone go for 192.168.1.x.
I think the IP addressing is a red herring as I think the reset caused a split between the subnet being used pre reset vs 192.186.1.x post reset. All devices get an IP and show connected regardless of whether they work or not.
In what way? Your reset may have fixed some conflicts, but it could be hangover from a past setup that suggests a complete reset. A pain, yes, but sometimes necessary. Certainly the first move that Netgear is likely to suggest.
Disclaimer: Just another user with time on their hands.
I rolled back the firmware to 7.2.6.31 and everything instantly worked.
Glad you got it working. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-SystemI'd disable auto update on the RBR as well.
Enjoy. 📡
