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Redcenta
Sep 25, 2026Initiate
Orbi 770 satellite drops clients when IOT or Guest networks are activated
I’ve a 770 mesh system with router and one satellite. It’s V1 hardware running the latest (10.5.20.10) firmware. Repeated tests confirm that the satellite stops serving all connected clients (bo...
Redcenta
Sep 27, 2026Initiate
It’s just the satellite that drops clients. The router appears to work as expected when IOT / Guest networks are enabled.
Distance of RBS from RBR doesn’t seem to affect outcomes. Same problem occurs at separations of both 5m & 20m.
I’m guessing it’s a firmware bug - but would be interesting to know if anyone else is seeing this problem.
FURRYe38
Sep 28, 2026Guru - Experienced User
Does this happen to both Wireless and Ethernet connected devices at the RBS?
I have my 770v1 series online currently and checking for this.
Redcenta wrote:It’s just the satellite that drops clients. The router appears to work as expected when IOT / Guest networks are enabled.
Distance of RBS from RBR doesn’t seem to affect outcomes. Same problem occurs at separations of both 5m & 20m.
I’m guessing it’s a firmware bug - but would be interesting to know if anyone else is seeing this problem.