Orbi dropping internet connection finally resolved!

Hi Everyone, So I've had countless issues with my Orbi RBK50 where I've been frustrated, called support, sent a number of support messages, with no response. Support even initially asked me to ta...

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seurat0109

Aspirant

Jan 03, 2018

sleepr88,

Thanks for the update. That may very well be the problem that I expereienced as I had a Nexus 5X when I installed the Orbi. Unfortunately, I didn't see anything about this issue before converting to AP mode so I didn't have the opportunity to confirm that turning off the Nexus WiFi would solve it.

Following is a link that has a lot of commentary on the problem:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/12/24/android-8-oreo-may-causing-wi-fi-connection-problems-mesh-routers-like-netgears-orbi/

I include it as there may be some helfpul ideas about how to adjust their phone settings for those who want to operate the Orbi in router mode while using Oreo. I'll just keep my system in AP mode for now. It's working and I'll wait until Google and/or Netgear figure out how to solve the problem.

Wayne

sleepr88

Apprentice

Jan 12, 2018

Since I can't use my Pixel 2 XL or my Nexus 6P on wifi with the Orbi(obviously with current issue) I started using my old Note 3 to play games on. Well it also makes the Orbi system REBOOT every time it wakes up! I wish Netgear would just refund me for this junk system because it doesn't seem like they will ever fix it?

Any suggestions anybody?

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Orbi dropping internet connection finally resolved!