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RBK40

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Need to reboot daily.
I have had to reboot my RBR50 and RBS50 almost daily for the past few days to keep the internet reachable. Firmware is V2.2.1.210. Very straight forward config - daisy chain is off. Again, nothing fancy. Is this happening to others? Should I downgrade the firmware?
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nelsonrl
Sep 19, 2025 Place Orbi Wi-Fi 5 (AC) and Orbi with Voice Mesh
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RBR40 - VPN stopped to work
Hi, I do have an RBR40 with 3 satellites. Until some time ago (can't quantify, sorry) I had the VPN working nicely. Now is not working anymore, I can't even enable it clicking on the box and then Apply. Nothing happens. If I refresh the page after the Apply it shows disabled. There is something I can do ? Or I have to trash away the system because obsolete ? Thanks Steve
TheFwGuy
Sep 05, 2025 Place Orbi Wi-Fi 5 (AC) and Orbi with Voice Mesh
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RBR40
I know the RBR40 has been retired. Is it capable of 1GB speeds?
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menozzi2
Sep 04, 2025 Place Orbi Wi-Fi 5 (AC) and Orbi with Voice Mesh
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Adding RBS40 to existing RB50 Network trouble
I currently have an AC3000 tri band RB50 wireless network at home. It consists of the following: (1) RBR50 Router (2) RBS50 Satellites This system works great and has no issues. I am attempting to attach more satellites to this network to extend the coverage to my garage, totaling to (4) satellites. I read online LINK that I can connect an RBS40 satellite to the RBR50 router without issues. I procured a used RB40 setup (1 router + 2 satellites) with the intent to reuse the satellites for my network and ditch the router. I have manually reset each satellite with the reset button upon initial powerup. I went thru the standard connecting procedure noted in the app as well as the .net interface. Each time the connection was unsuccessful. I am curious if this is a firmware issue? My current RB50 firmware is V2.7.5.6, and I have no way of telling what the used RB40 firmware is. I do have means to hardwire via ethernet cable from my RBR50 out to where I intend to use the new RBS40. Not sure if that makes a difference. Looking for some guidance to make this connection. Any help would be appreciated.
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sheartab
Jul 26, 2025 Place Orbi Wi-Fi 5 (AC) and Orbi with Voice Mesh
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Google Pixel 9 and Orbi Wi-Fi 5 issues
I've had my Orbi setup for years with little to no problems. However, for the past 2 weeks, my Google Pixel 9 Pro phone has behaved like it's on a dial-up modem connection when on my home wifi. It's fine with five other Wifi networks I use regularly, and its good with just the regular T-Mobile data connection. But it's definitely not happy with the Orbi Wifi. The last change to the Pixel was April 5th (system update) which was over a month ago, and it was fine for 2 weeks after. I've even done the Pixel 'reset network and Bluetooth settings' option to wipe the config from the phone and start fresh. On the Orbi, I've twiddled some of the advanced Wifi settings in the config but it's not changed anything. Has anyone else run into this? Any thoughts or suggestions? Other phones (iPhone, OnePlus) seem fine on the network.
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dimikagi
Jul 17, 2025 Place Orbi Wi-Fi 5 (AC) and Orbi with Voice Mesh
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RBR40 with 3 Satellite
I've had this system for about 5 years now but have consistent signal issues for the past 6 months. Satellites in the same locations. We have an older brick home and a finished basement. I have done factory resets, ensured firmware is up to date etc. I can walk from one room with satellite to another room with one and my device disconnects. Sitting out on our deck connected fine then all of a sudden it disconnects. We used to get total coverage to the point we could leave the house and still be connected for a good 20-30 yards. Am I just to the point that I need to upgrade?
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asuirish
May 21, 2025 Place Orbi Wi-Fi 5 (AC) and Orbi with Voice Mesh
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Recovering Configuration after Firmware Update 2.7.5.6
Product: RBK40 After I upgraded my firmware to 2.7.5.6, I somehow have to reset (factory setting) and lost my previous configuartion. I have a Backuped Configure File NETGEAR_Orbi-mini.cfg that I can use. However this configure is done before Firmware 2.7.2.4 when the admin password was in an old format that 2.7.5.6 no longer allow. My questions: 1. For recovery, can I still use this old NETGEAR_Orbi-mini.cfg with Firmware 2.7.5.6 ? 2. Does the NETGEAR_Orbi-mini.cfg file contain admin password ? 3. Has anyone got a Windows version of orbicfg from https://github.com/sacFy/orbicfg ? As I am not well verse in building it in Linux.
JLauHK
May 17, 2025 Place Orbi Wi-Fi 5 (AC) and Orbi with Voice Mesh
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2x RBK43 kaufen und miteinander verbinden
Hi, ist es möglich das RBK43 System mit je 2 Sateliten einfach 2x zu kaufen und alles miteinander zu verbinden? Hintergrund ist der dass wir das RBK43 gekauft haben und noch weitere Sateliten brauchen. Wenn ich mir jedoch ansehe was ein einzelner kostet macht es schon eher sinn das gleiche nochmal zu kaufen. Oder? LG
dandru
Aug 17, 2018 Place Orbi (AC) Mesh Systems
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RBR40 keine Verbindung zu FOSCAM
Hallo. Ich habe seit einigen Tagen das Netgear Orbi System (Router und 1nen Satelliten) im Einsatz. Einrichtung auf eigene SSID und mit WPA2 Verschlüsselung ging ohne Probleme. Mein WLAN wird auch von Smartphones, Notebooks, tablets, smart tv usw. erkannt. Allerdings auf meine installierten WLAN Kameras von FOSCAM und DLINK bekomme ich keinen Zugriff. Das Orbi erkennt diese über die MAC Liste die ich angelegt habe und zeigt diese als Geräte auch an. Nur können die Kameras nicht mit dem Router kommunizieren. Keine Datenübertragung und keinen Zugriff. Auch mittels Browser und über die IP der Kameras komme ich nicht in das software Programm. Somit kann ich keine Einstellungen vornehmen, keine Bilder über meine NAS sichern, keine Verbindung mit dem Smartphone Und den Kameras herstellen. Weiß jemand Rat? Matthias
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oeli1204
May 29, 2018 Place Orbi (AC) Mesh Systems
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WiFi printer problem
I have a wifi printer (Canon PIXMA TS6070) which was function very well in my previous wifi network. Recently, I have established a new wifi network using the Orbi RBK40 and the previous one was discarded. The performance of the Orbi wifi network is working very good and performance is very good too. All my mobile devices (such as notebook, iPad, mobile phones) can join the new wifi network easily with connecting to the new SSID created. However, my wifi printer is failed to join the wifi network. At the panel screen of the wifi printer, it cannnot detect the SSID of the Orbi network but it can detect all other SSID of my neighbour's network. I don't understand what the problem is. Right now I cannot use the wifi printer wirelessly. Does anyone here knows what the problem is and have solution for this problem? Please give me some advice. Thank you very much.
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neosunny
May 12, 2018 Place Orbi Wi-Fi 5 (AC) and Orbi with Voice Mesh
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