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gtmead09
Dec 03, 2020Guide
Attached Devices not correct
Running firmware 2.6.1.40 and having issues with the attached device list. Some devices don’t show, I fixed one by manually setting a dhcp reservation, but that is not sustainable. Basically if I brow...
FURRYe38
Dec 04, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Yes a reset will be needed. Hopefully you can find a time frame to do this.
Good Luck.
sprog1033
Dec 04, 2020Tutor
I had the same issue with missing devices with both firmware 2.5.2.4 and 2.6.1.40. I did not try a factory reset, but when I downgraded to 2.5.1.16 all is well with my orbi again. I am now leaving it on 2.5.1.16.
- vajimDec 04, 2020Master
Smart move....Not all FW is created equal. Best to leave them if your network is working.
- FURRYe38Dec 04, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Thanks for letting us know v16 works.
Next FW update you do, and you see a problem, please try a factory reset to see if it clears it.
sprog1033 wrote:I had the same issue with missing devices with both firmware 2.5.2.4 and 2.6.1.40. I did not try a factory reset, but when I downgraded to 2.5.1.16 all is well with my orbi again. I am now leaving it on 2.5.1.16.
- vajimDec 04, 2020Master
No more manual FW updates are in the plan.