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Router Randomly Dropping Internet Connection
I am coming to this forum with a month long problem. FIrst let me explain my environment: Residential Brick House 2 Floors 3k Square foot Spectrum Internet 200 up / 10 down Arris SURFboard SB...
Have the ISP check the signal and line quality UP to the modem.
Be sure there are not coax cable line splitters in the between the modem and ISP service box.
Be sure your using good quality RG6 coax cable up to the modem.
Be aware that your SB6190 is considered flawed due to a intel chip set vulnerability. Haven't seen anything regarding a full fix. Seen some FW updates for it reported by some users in other forums. Advise is to not use modems with intel chipsets.
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
Where is the RBR base placed in the home?
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?