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Any else having trouble downloading the NEW netgear orbi app?
Firmware version 1.4.0.18 is supposed to support the new netgear orbi app. I found it in the iphone app store, release date 12/12/2016, however, it wont let me download the app. Is anyone else h...
I traded in a Luma wifi system for the Orbi since the Luma hardware didn't provide me the coverage I needed. The Orbi meets my needs. But I've got to say, the Luma app provide so much control for managing the network than the current version of the Orbi app. With the Orbi app only thing that can be done is changing SSID and password. It's missing the following:
1) QoS
2) Parental control
3) Pausing internet
4) setting time limits for devices
5) blocking devices
Netgear has one of the best whole home wifi systems. But it is extremely disappointing for them to release an app that does basically nothing!
1) QoS
2) Parental control
3) Pausing internet
4) setting time limits for devices
5) blocking devices
Netgear has one of the best whole home wifi systems. But it is extremely disappointing for them to release an app that does basically nothing!
I would add seeing which devices are connected to the satellite for the features that should be included in the app as well as satellite connection strength.
I want netgear to do well with the Orbi. I honestly believe it's the best hardware solution right now. I just wish their software was as good as other software solutions available. It makes a difference when people are trying to decide which device to choose. In day to day use however, none of that is a dealbreaker for me. My internet wifi works better now than it ever has and at the end of the day, wifi speed throughout my house is the most important factor.