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mikerpalmer
Jul 06, 2017Tutor
Beta Firmware
I am having all kinds of issues with the latest update. I am getting disconnects and speed issues. I was running an older version of firmware but the system will not allow me to downgrade back. It au...
- Jul 18, 2017
Hello Everyone
We have release firmware version 1.12.0.18 this firmware has fixes for disconnects and many more I posted the release notes below.
https://kb.netgear.com/000044171/RBR50-Firmware-Version-1-12-0-18
If you are still having issues after updating your Orbi unit you may want to factory reset the Orbi and test again. If you are still having disconnect issues or other issues with this firmware please post the issues you are having or contact our support team.
http://www.netgear.com/support/contact.aspx
Thanks
DarrenM
rhester72
Jul 10, 2017Virtuoso
It'll use 2.4GHz backhaul if the 5GHz connection is lost, though it's really only used to tell you "hey, you need to move the satellite closer to the router". Used as actual backhaul, it'd suck pretty badly.
Rodney
DarrenM
Jul 18, 2017Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
Hello Everyone
We have release firmware version 1.12.0.18 this firmware has fixes for disconnects and many more I posted the release notes below.
https://kb.netgear.com/000044171/RBR50-Firmware-Version-1-12-0-18
If you are still having issues after updating your Orbi unit you may want to factory reset the Orbi and test again. If you are still having disconnect issues or other issues with this firmware please post the issues you are having or contact our support team.
http://www.netgear.com/support/contact.aspx
Thanks
DarrenM