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Zoomey's avatar
Zoomey
Aspirant
Feb 02, 2020
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Just updated firmware RBR50

Just update firmware on a my RBR50 to 2.5.1.8 and now the wireless keeps dropping...  any suggestions?

  • Please give feedback to the questions presented as well:

    Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

     

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
    Is the Orbi system operating in Router or AP mode?

    What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
    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

     

    What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
    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

    Try disabling the following and see:
    Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).

    Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? 

     

    Been using v2.5.1.8 since it came out. System has been stable and solid for me.

    • Zoomey's avatar
      Zoomey
      Aspirant

      Where do I set this?  Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User

        Please give feedback to the questions presented as well:

        Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings