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Orbi 970 Constant Reboots
Is anyone else still having issues with Orbi 970 continually rebooting at random times? I have no Pixel 8 to cause problems, and I am running on the latest 9.10.4.1 firmware. I've done multiple res...
Nice. I think we can call this solved. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. 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. 📡
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Calix Gigapoint 801G
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended.
Using cable that came with router. I assume it's good. All other cables are Cat6A.
How many RBS are deployed?
2
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
3500
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wired or wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite
T‌‌here are 30-40+ between router and satellites. They are all on different floors in house. Old Orbi had 4 satellites with no issues.
️Does this happen with the RBS turned OFF?
I have not tried this. Will test this weekend.
Does this happen with both wireless and wired devices?
Yes
What channel configurations are currently set on the router?
I am using default configurations. I haven't changed anything other than the Wi-Fi network name from the default to the name I've used for 10+ years.
CAT6A STP is recommended between the ONT and RBR.
Does the ONT or your ISP use DHCP or PPPoE for the connection of the router to the ISP service?
Does the front LED turn on PINK when this happens>?
Keep an eye on the system uptime and CPU usage on the RBR debug page: RBR IP address/debug.htm
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? "30-40+" is this in feet that you mentioned this value?
What channel configurations are currently set on the router?
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
CAT6A STP is recommended between the ONT and RBR.
I'll purchase and replace the one that came with router.
Does the ONT or your ISP use DHCP or PPPoE for the connection of the router to the ISP service?
I believe my ISP is DHCP. How do I confirm this?
Does the front LED turn on PINK when this happens>?Only on satellites.
Keep an eye on the system uptime and CPU usage on the RBR debug page: RBR IP address/debug.htm
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? "30-40+" is this in feet that you mentioned this value?
Sorry it's in feet.
What channel configurations are currently set on the router?
2.4Ghz is AUTO, 5Ghz is 40
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
Yes, multiple times.
mhbare wrote:
CAT6A STP is recommended between the ONT and RBR.
I'll purchase and replace the one that came with router.
Does the ONT or your ISP use DHCP or PPPoE for the connection of the router to the ISP service?
I believe my ISP is DHCP. How do I confirm this?
Confirm with the ISP on what they use.
Does the front LED turn on PINK when this happens>?Only on satellites.
Keep an eye on the system uptime and CPU usage on the RBR debug page: RBR IP address/debug.htm
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? "30-40+" is this in feet that you mentioned this value?
Sorry it's in feet.
For this size of home, the RBR and just one RBS would be needed. Lets turn OFF one of the RBS temporarily.
What channel configurations are currently set on the router?
2.4Ghz is AUTO, 5Ghz is 40
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
Yes, multiple times.
Still need to confirm ISP question, but after removing one of the satellites, router has rebooted twice in 4 hours.