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Ondesic
Dec 09, 2017Tutor
All devices connected to router v2.1.1.12
I didn't see a thread dedicated to this so I wanted to post this particular problem with the new firmware 2.1.1.12. First, I manually installed the Satellites firmware FIRST, then the Router. By do...
1993rx7
Dec 09, 2017Tutor
I am also experiencing this strange problem (everything is showing connection back to the base), but it's more sinister, as some of my devices that need to connect to a satellite are not. I have two satellites, both closer to my Ring Stick Up Cam, but it is connecting back to the base at -71dbm. When it is connected to the closest satellite it will see -47dbm. I've also noticed that using the IOS orbi app, which shows signal strength, some connected devices are showing a very weak connection eventhough they could jump to the much closer satellite. I've tried the "enable fast roaming" switch, but I didn't notice a difference.
In addition this latest update is wreaking havoc on my Sonos system. Zones are dropping, I have one iPhone that won't find the system at all, and one speaker in a stereo pair that refuses to connect. I'm starting to hate updates. I hadn't owned a netgear product in many years because of sketchy performance, and current experience is jogging my memory.
The only saving grace is that when the Orbi system is working I have 30+ devices connected streaming youtube, netflix, deezer, and playing video games. It's actually amazing how much data it routes. Now if it would just be stable.
jmschnur923
Dec 09, 2017Luminary
One can always go back to the 74/76 versions and wait for a fix.