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FINALLY got the ORBI not to drop connection!
OK. As some of you know, I have had nothing but disconnects from the Orbi system for the last 2 months (I even exchanged the Orbi system for a new one to ensure I did not get a defective unit). I hav...
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 create a new thread or contact our support team.
http://www.netgear.com/support/contact.aspx
Thanks
DarrenM
I don't wish to encourage the emotion but I would like to add that my Orbi + 1 is now running great with the latest beta firmware. My iPad and other iOS devices were a problem under the latest stock firmware but now even the connection speeds have gone up in the garden where I was marginal at best for any connectivity before.
What BobertSaget said...if you haven't looked specifically at the backhaul signal with an external application, you may _think_ all is well depending on your usage pattern and where things happen to connect, but you are probably still having issues you may not even be aware of. Check backhaul (see the thread on that subject) and let us know.
Rodney