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rdb1983
Aug 19, 2025Follower
Orbi 770 - Some Devices Lose Internet
I should preface this by saying I am not a computer or networking expert. I think I know just enough to be dangerous and be willing to do it msyelf instead of hiring someone.
I recently upgraded to the Orbi 770 from an older Orbi setup. I have the router and two satellites. I put the satellites in the same location as the older ones.
When it's working well, it's great. But my wife and son have complained about it lagging or them having trouble connecting from either her phone or his Playstation. I've noticed a few issues here and there, but it seems like it's really just some certain devices that struggle with connectivity. And our hardwired devices seem to work fine; it's only the WiFi. And I know it's not an internet issue, because some devices will be working just fine, like a TV streaming via WiFi or an Alexa device, but others are "connected" to the WiFi, but don't get any internet. If I reboot the Orbi, that normally takes care of it.
Yesterday, I was working from home and trying to get on a Zoom call. The call would not connect for a good 10 minutes. Meanwhile, I know the internet was OK because my daughters were on their iPads and my wife was streaming something on the TV. Finally, I turned off the WiFi on my phone and the call immediately connected. I then connected my iPad to my phone's hotspot, and it suddenly worked fine also.
Has anyone else experienced this? I had no problems with my old Orbi, I just upgraded because it was older and I was hoping to get some faster service. But now I'm tempted to toss the new Orbi and go back to the old. Any ideas what could be wrong?
Thank you!
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- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
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. CAT6A STP is recommended.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 wired or wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 🛰Does this happen with the RBS turned OFF?
Does this happen with both wireless and wired devices?
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
https://community.netgear.com/kb/en-orbi-knowledge-sharing/netgear-mobile-applications-and-androidapplewindows-devices-faq/2457046Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Smart Parental Controls or Circle, IPv6, Traffic Meter.