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tequillakilla
Dec 23, 2021Aspirant
Still connection loses and buffer overflows
In the meantime I've almost got used to the fact that the WiFi disappears for a few minutes every evening, only to return after what feels like an eternity.
The fact that I reset the devices to the factory settings every few weeks in order to set them up completely again became routine.
I always do this when the first of my “2.4 GHz only” devices no longer receive an IP address, a sure sign that my WLAN is about to fail completely.
A software bug from my point of view, but apparently I'm the only one watching this behavior. Now I have around 60 participants in my network and around 45-50 of them are connected via WLAN (since they cannot do anything else).
NETGEAR always sounds big enough to turn to if you see bugs, but apparently those bugs are not being resolved consistently.
But what I have to say, none of my other WLAN systems to date has been as powerful and reliable (apart from the effects described above) as the ORBI 853. I had already used three other manufacturers before and all of them were not enough for my requirements, the vast majority of them break in performance after 30 Wi-Fi devices and that is quite a crap. According to the prospectus, everyone is talking about up to 200 devices, but unfortunately that's a lie.
I would be happy to receive real tips regarding the mistakes I have described above, but I don't need good advice, I have so many of them that it lasts to the end.
Thanks for the info. This Sagecom is a gateway modem. Your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktopI would recommend configuring option #2 for the RBR to ensure it has a good connection to the internet thru this modem.
Hopefully the suggestions witll help as well.
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-System
Enjoy. 📡
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What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 📡What channels are you using? Auto? Try Auto and 48 on 5Ghz. Or try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Set CTS to 2347. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s). Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
- tequillakillaAspirant
I've answered all of these questions so many times that I won't do it again now. Of course, I always make sure to have the latest firmware on all my devices and my satellites are connected to the router via cable.
My internet provider doesn't play a role here, as I said I have already used several manufacturers and the effect that the internet is not available for a few minutes every day only occurs now with Netgear.
After everything I have experienced so far, I am very sure that there is a buffer overflow somewhere and that it should finally be eliminated.
Hardwareversion RBR850 Firmwareversion V4.6.3.16_2.0.51 GUI Sprachversion: V3.0.1.2_2.1.30.3 Operation Mode Router As you see I have followed your advice and also changed to channel 48 for 5GHz. 2.4 I still use auto.
Best,
Klaus
- tequillakillaAspirant
The jpg has not been send, let's try this way:
Auswahl der Region
Region:
Europa
Einstellungen für WLAN-Router (2.4GHz b/g/n/ax)
20/40 MHz-Koexistenz aktivieren
Nein
Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings (2.4GHz b/g/n/ax)
Ja
CTS/RTS-Grenzwert (Bereich 1 bis 2347):
2347
Präambelmodus
Automatisch
Transmit Power Control
100%
Einstellungen für WLAN-Router (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax)
Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings (5GHz a/n/ac/ax)
Ja
CTS/RTS-Grenzwert (Bereich 1 bis 2347):
2347
Präambelmodus
Automatisch
Transmit Power Control
100%