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Wifi drops occasionally RBK852 with 1 satellite
I have the RBK852. Main unit wired with all my devices is in my media room where I am now. My 1 satellite is all the way at the end of the house on the mantle of the fireplace. A few nights ago I was ...
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 ‌‌🛰️
Too Much Wifi: https://youtu.be/UR0viMLISz4
Also try turning down the power output of the RBRs wifi radios from 100% to 50% and see if this changes anything. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
What channels are you using? Auto? 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. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s). Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
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?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
What device is dropping the connection for a minute then re-connecting. Possible this device should be looked at as well.
- 1. Well beyond 30 ft.
2. Maybe 1 neighbor with wifi.
What does turning down the power output do?
Also, the channels thing. I don’t know anything about this stuff.