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Re: ORBI RBR50

dmccoy
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ORBI RBR50

I've been having trouble with my ORBI RBR50 losing internet connection frequently (several times a week and sometimes multiple times a day).  It has the latest firmware update (V2.5.1.8).  I do not have a modem and only one satellite.  There is a straight connection into the router from my ISP.  Any ideas/suggestions?  TIA

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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FURRYe38
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Re: ORBI RBR50

Do both wired and wireless connections go down?

Have you ask the ISP to reset there side connection hardware? 

Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?

 

Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? You might give this a try with the RBR. 

Don't enable any Circle or Armor features...

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dmccoy
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Re: ORBI RBR50

1. Just the wireless connections drop.  Wired connections are fine.

2. I have not spoken to ISP yet due to #1.

3. At this moment, I am only showing one other wireless network available which shows as a hidden network.  Occasionally, I will see a couple of other neghbor networks show up.

 

I have not tried the factory reset yet.  That was going to be my last resort.

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FURRYe38
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Re: ORBI RBR50

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.

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. Set Short preamble instead of Long preamble modes. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).

 

Try a factory reset and setup from scratch. v2.5.1.8 works well for me and others. 

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Re: ORBI RBR50


@dmccoy wrote:

I've been having trouble with my ORBI RBR50 losing internet connection frequently (several times a week and sometimes multiple times a day).  It has the latest firmware update (V2.5.1.8).  I do not have a modem and only one satellite.  There is a straight connection into the router from my ISP.  Any ideas/suggestions?  TIA


here's your problem:  V2.5.1.8

 

others meant to mention that 

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dmccoy
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Re: ORBI RBR50

Here's another thing I totally forgot to mention. The router loses internet connection but the satellite does not. See attached screenshot.
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@dmccoy wrote:
Here's another thing I totally forgot to mention. The router loses internet connection but the satellite does not. See attached screenshot.

that looks like the app which I wouldn't trust

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FURRYe38
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Re: ORBI RBR50

What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too? It would be a good step to start to see if the RBR can be come stable. It's a valid trouble shooting step that needs to be tried. 

Try a factory reset on the RBR and RBS and setup from scratch. Try some of the suggestions as well. 

 

 


@dmccoy wrote:
Here's another thing I totally forgot to mention. The router loses internet connection but the satellite does not. See attached screenshot.

 

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Re: ORBI RBR50


@FURRYe38 wrote:

What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?

Try a factory reset on the RBR and RBS and setup from scratch. Try some of the suggestions as well. 


@dmccoy wrote:
Here's another thing I totally forgot to mention. The router loses internet connection but the satellite does not. See attached screenshot.

 


Factory reset is NOT required.

 

A better FW is.

 

 

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