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jasonreams
Tutor
Mar 24, 2020

Constant VPN reconnecting since upgrading to firmware V2.5.1.8

I was on I think a v2.3 firmware with 1 router 1 satellite. RBS50S and RBS50R. I bought a new RBS50S and it required a firmware upgrade. At least it looked required. I did the upgrade. Connected the ...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 24, 2020

What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?

 

Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? IF this fails, try downgrading to last working version of FW.

jasonreams wrote:

I was on I think a v2.3 firmware with 1 router 1 satellite. RBS50S and RBS50R. I bought a new RBS50S and it required a firmware upgrade. At least it looked required. I did the upgrade. Connected the other satellite. My work VPN has been solid for 10 months. I have had the Orbi I think almost 2 years now. No problems. New Satellite on other side of the house. I am WIRED and not using WIFI and now my VPN is constantly reconnecting. I am curious if anyone else has seen this. It is a CISCO VPN. I cannot share too many details on the VPN because of security reasons.