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Orbi RBK853 MU-MIMO, Daisy Chain etc settings missing from admin portal (need to fix wifi drops)
Hi there, I just got the RBK853. I keep getting few specific devices kicked off wifi (an iPhone 11, iPad and recent/newer Win10 laptop). I looked up and found some good ideas on the netgear foru...
Did upping the CTS to 500 work?
Also, when your wifi drops is it because your satellites are switching to daisy chain from star or vice versa?
I am currently having a similar problem. I don't want my satellites to daisy chain, although most of the time they don't. However when satellite 2 randomly decides to chain to satellite 1 instead of getting connection directly from the router, it causes a quick wifi drop. This may be unnoticebale for some but when online gaming I lag when the switch happens.
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?
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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 wirelessly connected. Placement and distance from RBR will be key to the system using Diasy Chain or not.
What happens if you turn OFF 1 of the RBS? Still notice anything?
asuna wrote:Did upping the CTS to 500 work?
Also, when your wifi drops is it because your satellites are switching to daisy chain from star or vice versa?
I am currently having a similar problem. I don't want my satellites to daisy chain, although most of the time they don't. However when satellite 2 randomly decides to chain to satellite 1 instead of getting connection directly from the router, it causes a quick wifi drop. This may be unnoticebale for some but when online gaming I lag when the switch happens.