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RBK50 continuously loses connectivity
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RBK50 continuously loses connectivity
In December my previous system (RBR50) stopped working. I replaced it with the RBK50 because it was compatible with the RBS50 satellites which seemed to be fine. I was able to get everything linked up with the new RBK50 but it consistently loses connectivity.
Has anyone else experienced this issue? I am at my witts end....please help.
Bryan
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Re: RBK50 continuously loses connectivity
What does it mean by "continuously loses connectivity"?
Does the top ring LED turn ON when this happens? What color if it does?
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?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
How many RBS are deployed?
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.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 🛰
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
️Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Smart Parental Controls or Circle, Traffic Meter.
One User Experience/Configuration:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Most-Stable-Orbi-Configuration/m-p/1941087/highlight/true#M970...
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? A complete pull of the power adapters for a period of time after the factory reset then walk thru the setup wizard and setup from scratch. Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200.
I would power OFF the ISP modem for 1 minute. Factory reset the Orbi router and power it off. Power ON the ISP modem and let it sync. Then power ON the Orbi router and walk thru the setup wizard again using a wired PC and a web browser.
Press the back reset button for 15 seconds then release.
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Re: RBK50 continuously loses connectivity
Hello bledlow,
Welcome to the NETGEAR Community!
Please ensure that your RBK50 is on the current FW 2.4.7.24. If your FW is not on the most current version please navigate to the link below for instructions on how to manually update your RBK50 system.
Please navigate to the link below for the download file for your RBR50:
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBK50#download
For more information on manually updating your RBK50 please navigate to the link below:
https://kb.netgear.com/31573/How-do-I-manually-upgrade-firmware-on-my-Orbi-router-using-orbilogin-co...
Please let me know if this helps!
Best,
Kevin
Community Team
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