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Firmware 2.5.1.16
Noticed post today stating that new firmware was automatically installed and the Orbi immediately started having problems. Went to Advanced Tab, Administration, and "sure enough", my RBR50 says that...
Try a factory reset on the RBR and RBS and setup from scratch after manually loading v16. I recommend manual download of the FW files, apply the RBS first then RBR lastly.
Factory reset and walk thru the setup wizard.
jijun1964 wrote:Firmware 2.5.1.16
I just update my firmware to 2.5.1.16 from 2.5.1.8 last week. I notice all wireless device having frequent loss internet/wireless connection. After 5 days trial new firmware, I decide to rollback firmware to 2.5.1.8 for both router and satellites. Kindly advice me any solution on frequent internet/wireless disconnect issue.
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From Malaysia
Can I do following method, I reset RBR50 => Update firmware for both Router and Satelllite => Restore backup setting.
Please advise. Reset RBR50 is the last choise for me.
I'm having the same issues. Constant wifi dropping since the new update. I think I will try to roll back too. I only upgraded because circle was broken, but its not worth this hassle.
- I agree with you, I done firmware update before, at least 2 time, just update and reboot. Done, don't have issue like this. Why need to reset the router to update firmware. I don't think this will solve wifi connectivity issue.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last update? This should be tried after the FW update if you experience problems. I haven't seen wifi problems with v16 loaded on my RBK50. Ya, I reset mine. Running solid.
It's recommended to update the RBS first then RBR. Yes you can reapply a backup configuration to file. Be aware that if you notice problems after applying the backup file, you'll need to reset and setup from scratch again, then not apply the backup file to see if the problem clears. Some backup configuraton files from prior versions may cause problems. It's commended to setup from scratch if this happens then make a new backup file with the newer FW loaded.
jijun1964 wrote:Can I do following method, I reset RBR50 => Update firmware for both Router and Satelllite => Restore backup setting.
Please advise. Reset RBR50 is the last choise for me.