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Can I change the wifi channels on the Orbi Mesh/RBK862SB?
Hey, I'm considering changing the router. The current model is a 2-pack Deco X60/AX5400. While it works most of the time but the smart devices keep disconnecting and connecting. This Christmas, I'll add more smart cameras/sensors. I'm afraid it's going to be a nightmare for X60. so I have to think early. From what I have experienced with Deco, smart devices work well when the 2.4Ghz stays on channel 11/20mhz, but it keeps changing its mind:-(. Does RBK862SB allow me to manually change the wifi channels, especially for the 2.4ghz band? Thanks.2.4 ghz connection issues
I have Xfinity internet with a NETGEAR Nighthawk CM3000 modem and a NETGEAR Orbi AX3000 router(RBK653). The internet is great we receive 6 ghz connection on wifi throughout the house; but, I recently purchased the Kohler Moxie wifi showerhead and speaker and have been unable to connect it to my home internet. Speaking with Kohler it appears the system requires a 2.4 ghz connection. I utilized the Orbi app to to change my Iot connection to solely a 2.4 ghz connection and not the 2.4 and 5 ghz but the speaker still can't connect to the home wifi. When I connect my phone to the Iot connection it still shows I have a 6 ghz connection to the system. Any suggestions?Used Orbi 860 Connection
My friend gave me his Orbi 860 system since his internet company gave him one to work with. I tried to factory re-set the router and it keeps showing up with their old network name., How do I set this up for use in my home? Do I need to get his password and go into the app or is there a better way?Advice before purchase
I'm living in a timber farmhouse in a remote area that has no cell reception. I have a dual 4G dual antenna on the roof that points to a cell tower 5 miles away over the hills and is connected to a 4G modem (GL-X750 Spitz v2 CAT 60). The modem is robust and the speed of 15Mbs max is adequate for cell phone calls, internet browsing and streaming, but obviously not blazing. What I want to do is push the signal down to the garage, 16m (52ft) from the modem and out into the house paddock to 20m minimum (66ft). There are 2 timber walls between modem and garage and glass on the sides pointing to the paddock. I was looking at the RBK 852 and the RBK 625 2-packs for their range, not their speed, though I don't want to spend more than I need to. I gather I'd plug the Orbi base 'modem' into the ethernet port of the 4G modem then the single satellite would work off the signal from the Orbi modem, and they both push out a wifi signal I assume the 4G modem would work with an Orbi? My question is, what is the realist range of the signal from these devices, mine would be straight line through glass, so I can get cell over wi-fi reception outside of the house to a reasonable distance. I'm assuming the ones published are theoretical so I'm looking for real world ranges.RBR860 intermittent disconnects
I have had this Router plus 1 satellite since March 2023. It is connected to Hitron EN2251 modem from Spectrum. The router and modem are plugged directly into the wall plug. Both sit in the open and at least 4 feet from the ceiling. Up to June 2025 I have had ZERO problems with the router and then I started getting these random disconnects. The internet was up, not a problem with the service. These disconnects could be a few days apart or hours. I didn't record them unfortunately. Chat with Support on July 7th. Elevated to Level 2, after a long chat all he had me do was change the channel on both 2G/5G 11/36 respectively. I sent the Router logs but evidently, he didn't see any there. I recorded more disconnects on July 8th, July 17th and July 18th. Stopped recording dates, figured that wasn't the issue. End of July, beginning of August I changed the channel on the 5G band from 36 to 48. Seemed to run fine until August 26th (out), out again on September 7th and September 10th. I kept the logs from those 3 incidents. Today, September 11th I called Tech Support. The lady kept asking me how many times a day does it disconnect? Really? I don't sit by the router and watch it. I only record when I see the problem. End result, she had me perform a complete reboot of modem and router and told me to monitor the problem. I was monitoring the problem and that's why I called again on September 11th. Very frustrating call to say the least. So, has anyone else had this issue? What causes this problem? How did you fix it? Any insight will be appreciated. GregIsolated ethernet ports
I have a fiber to ethernet terminal (Nokia XS-010X-Q, not a router) connected to my 860 in router mode. I also have 2 sats and a number of devices connected to the ethernet ports on the master, one being a NETGEAR unmanaged 5-port switch in another room. All attached devices, both wi-fi and ethernet, connect to the internet without issue. Been in this setup for months. Enabled Windows Remote Desktop and found out that the devices on the ethernet ports do not talk to each other, ping fails, etc. Tried switching to VLAN/Bridging mode to see if that was required but that didn't help and it disabled their access to the internet. Are the ethernet port supposed to be able to talk to each other by default? If not, how do I configure the 860 to allow ethernet ports to talk to each other? I am testing this with a desktop and a laptop both connected directly to the ethernet ports on the master. Please advise...Share your Orbi 350, 750, 850 or 960 series system UpTime
Found on the routers and RBS IP address/debug.htm web page for best details, please post both RBR and RBS uptime. Please note of any inconsistencies between the RBR and RBS. Generally the RBR and RBS uptime should be same. Home wide power brown outs should be noted if these are seen. Thank you.
