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2OrbiOrNot2Orbi
Jun 23, 2018Aspirant
RBW30 (Satellite) Not Issuing IP Addresses
I have the RBR40 Router and two RBW30 Satellites. One of the satellites allows devices to connect to the satellite, but kills the connection to the internet. I can be connected to the router, then wa...
DarrenM
Jun 25, 2018Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
Have you tried to enable fast roaming in the advanced wireless settings?
DarrenM
2OrbiOrNot2Orbi
Jul 17, 2018Aspirant
Unfortunately this solution didn't work out. Once I enabled Fast Roaming, all of my devices would randomly jump between the different access points (router and satellites) and land on a connection that was basically useless. My Smart Tv would connect to a satellite at the complete other end of the house instead of the router right next to it, and give a "No/Slow Internet Connection" and refuse to switch back unless I power cycled the TV. I disabled Fast Roaming and this issue went away, but I continue to have issues with any device that is connected to the specific Satellite that I believe is an issue.
Not sure what to do at this point. I'm currently shopping for a different wireless solution on Amazon Prime Day which is what made me think to come enter this reply.