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David9
Aug 28, 2026Aspirant
Orbi 850 running V7.2.8.5_5.1.21 dhcp issues
Hi I recently switched my Orbi 850 back to router mode from AP mode as I have a new ISP. What i've found within a day is that the dhcp function on the Orbi 850 (+1 satellite) running V7.2.8.5_5.1...
FURRYe38
Sep 01, 2026Guru - Experienced User
For that size of home/apt. having the RBS maybe too much wifi and thus causing devices to disconnect then reconnect, ping ponging around due to over saturation of the wifi signal and to much wifi signal overlap between the RBR and RBS, causing DHCP services to get up in a bind while having that many devices connected, going on and off line.
Distance between the RBR and the one RBS?
David9 wrote:It is currently approximately 125 square metres, Single level 3 bedroom apartment. Previously we had in a 100 square metre two storey apartment. I'll come to the issue here, which is the DHCP function when in router mode. I can live with AP mode and rebooting every few weeks or so, but the DHCP router mode function was abysmal, and from what I've read I'm not the first person to report this issue.
StephenB
Sep 01, 2026Guru - Experienced User
FURRYe38 wrote:For that size of home/apt. having the RBS maybe too much wifi
I agree that is a possibility. I suggest turning off the RBS and see if the connectivity improves.