RBKE963: Phone randomly switches from nearby satellite to router with weaker signal
Hi all, I recently upgraded my mesh system from the Netgear Orbi RBK752 to the Netgear Orbi RBKE963. My previous RBK752 was working great, but I decided to upgrade because I currently have around 45 connected devices, and I understand that the RBKE963 can handle significantly more devices. I configured the new system exactly as I had the previous Orbi, and everything has been working fine overall. However, twice in the last four days, my phone has suddenly disconnected from the nearby satellite and switched to the main router, even though the router has a much weaker signal. I immediately checked the satellite, and it did not appear to be restarting. Its LED was off, and I also have a PS5 and a computer connected to this satellite via Ethernet. Both wired devices continued working normally when the issue occurred. Since the RBKE963 uses an additional 6 GHz band, I'm wondering if there are any specific settings or configuration options I should be aware of. Another thing worth mentioning is that my system came with a 30-day trial of Netgear Armor. I've read that it can consume system resources and potentially cause software instability. Unfortunately, I haven't found a way to disable it, so I'm waiting for the trial to expire to see whether that makes any difference. The system is running the latest firmware available to me, version 7.2.8.8. Finally, I purchased the system refurbished on eBay. Could this behavior indicate a hardware defect, or is it more likely to be related to roaming behavior, firmware, or configuration? Has anyone experienced something similar with the RBKE963? I'd appreciate any suggestions or troubleshooting tips. Thanks in advance!960 Wreaking Havoc
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