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mbolo01
Feb 16, 2026Aspirant
WiFi Drops Every Hour
Hello - Same issue for me here. My setup is made of one RBE371 and 2xRBE370, firmware V12.1.3.11_5.1.12, acquired end of October 2025. Initially I thought the issue was coming from my ISP Live TV st...
FURRYe38
Feb 16, 2026Guru - Experienced User
"every 34' past an hour, now 5' past"< Is this distance in feet or something else like time? (') usally indicates distances in feet with a numberical value.
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
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.
Does this happen with the RBS turned OFF?
Does this happen with both wireless and wired devices?
What channel configurations are currently set on the router?
Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
NETGEAR Mobile Applications and Android/Apple/Windows Devices FAQ | NETGEAR Communities
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Smart Parental Controls or Circle, IPv6, Traffic Meter.