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Possible Fix for iPhone Dropping WiFi
I have an RBE973S system. think I have identified the reason my iPhone keeps dropping WiFi, and I wanted to share so others can see if it solves their issues. On your iPhone, go to Settings>Cellula...
That didn’t help me. That’s when I finally landed on my “IoT work around.
One other suggestion just as a safety precaution. If for instance, while I’m on WIFI and open a post in e.g. NG Community to reply, if the WIFI to 5G flips while you’re typing the reply, even if it flips back to WIFI, your reply will look ok on your screen, but you’ll get an error when you try to post it because 5G network server didn’t know what you were “replying” to. So if you are on a website (like NG Community) or any other website where you might be typing in a defined web field like “request”, “question”, etc, I always “Select All” of what I just finished typing in the web field before I hit “Post”, Reply, etc. That way if you get an error while submitting and it wipes the web input field clean, you can start the process again, paste what you already typed/copied, and then re-post/submit/send instead of crying in your beer!
One other suggestion just as a safety precaution. If for instance, while I’m on WIFI and open a post in e.g. NG Community to reply, if the WIFI to 5G flips while you’re typing the reply, even if it flips back to WIFI, your reply will look ok on your screen, but you’ll get an error when you try to post it because 5G network server didn’t know what you were “replying” to. So if you are on a website (like NG Community) or any other website where you might be typing in a defined web field like “request”, “question”, etc, I always “Select All” of what I just finished typing in the web field before I hit “Post”, Reply, etc. That way if you get an error while submitting and it wipes the web input field clean, you can start the process again, paste what you already typed/copied, and then re-post/submit/send instead of crying in your beer!
Yeah, turning off the WiFi Assist seems to clear it up for a short period of time, but it isn’t a permanent fix.
Out of curiosity, what iPhone version do you all have?
I’m using an iPhone 15 Pro Max. I’m on the latest firmware.
I’ve read quite a bit about the iPhone 15 Pro Max having WiFi issues that still have not been addressed.
At this point, I’m hoping the iPhone 16 Pro Max solves the issue.
Out of curiosity, what iPhone version do you all have?
I’m using an iPhone 15 Pro Max. I’m on the latest firmware.
I’ve read quite a bit about the iPhone 15 Pro Max having WiFi issues that still have not been addressed.
At this point, I’m hoping the iPhone 16 Pro Max solves the issue.
iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 17.5.1
Dual band phone so I presume there maybe other issues seen with tri band model phones vs dual band.
Also I don't use Mac Address randomizers while I'm at home.
- Yeah, I also have all those optional WiFi settings turned off as Netgear says to do. It doesn’t help at all, though.
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
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 🛰What iOS version are you using?
- 16 pro Max doesn’t resolve the issue.
NG is aware of the issue. I presume between Apple and NG, will get fixed at some point.
