Auto reboot or 3rd party firmware

What FW is currently loaded?

There is no 3rd party FW for the Orbi systems as of yet. 

You shouldn't need to reboot the Orbi system. I have a Orbi and so does my friend I setup. We have never rebooted the systems on a daily basis. 

What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router.

What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials.

What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?

What security modes are you using on the Orbi? Try WPA2 and AES only, not auto. 

Try disabling the following and see:
MIMO, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
Disney Circle: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/WARNING-Firmware-2-2-1-210-is-junk/m-p/1667485/highlight/true#M45926

If you updated to recent FW v.210, try enabling Daisy Chain. Some have mentioned that this seems to be working in reverse order, enabling means disabled actually.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/quot-Reverse-quot-Daisy-Chain-issue-any-update/m-p/1653439
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-RBR50-Slow-Wired-WAN-after-2-2-1-210-Upgrade/m-p/1667058/highlight/true#M45881

Last resort, Try a Manual FW load:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Firmware-2-2-1-210-released-as-of-10-3-18/m-p/1647303/highlight/true#M42416

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bashfulrobot wrote:
Sorry if this exists on the forum, but I'm posting from mobile while I'm out and about.

can anyone tell me if there is a third-party firmware for these systems? Or even a way to schedule an automatic reboot?

I've had this unit for a little over a year and I must say my experience with it has been atrocious. There are constantly issues with it. When it's up and running it works amazing, but so many times the network just slows down on all of my devices. Then you combine that with the fact that I'm fighting bugs with access controls, plus outright just losing all connectivity. A reboot solved most temporarily (except for the access controls). I'm running the latest firmware, and have actually tried a few different versions. meaning I've actually reverted to earlier versions without any success.

I'm just looking for some way to mitigate my investment in this hardware. Because the software sure isn't doing it for me.

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