Firmware V1.12.0.18 Discussion

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timch wrote:
I've noted all the advice to downgrade but I'm not convinced that is a universally good idea. I was having disconnecting problems with my iOS devices and unreliable connections from my satellite but Netgear helpfully sent me the beta firmware. This corrected all my problems and I have now upgraded to the 12.0.18 firmware. I have been running the stock firmware since it was released and it has been very reliable. I'm therefore not sure why others seem to be having such difficulties since their experience seems diametrically opposed to mine.

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I'm in the same situation.  I've had reliable service on fw 12.x for all my devices, including 2 iPhones, 3 iPads, a MacBook Air and a new MacBook Pro, plus an Apple TV, 2 printers, a BluRay player and an Onlyo receiver. But, I have left all settings at default cept DNS.  

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timch wrote:
I've noted all the advice to downgrade but I'm not convinced that is a universally good idea. I was having disconnecting problems with my iOS devices and unreliable connections from my satellite but Netgear helpfully sent me the beta firmware. This corrected all my problems and I have now upgraded to the 12.0.18 firmware. I have been running the stock firmware since it was released and it has been very reliable. I'm therefore not sure why others seem to be having such difficulties since their experience seems diametrically opposed to mine.

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The reason some are experiencing issues and others are not is that every setup is different. Different configurations to set up our internet connections, different numbers and types of devices, different levels of traffic, different levels of WiFi congestion etc etc.

No one is suggesting you downgrade your firmware if you're not experiencing major issues. 

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timch wrote:
I've noted all the advice to downgrade but I'm not convinced that is a universally good idea. I was having disconnecting problems with my iOS devices and unreliable connections from my satellite but Netgear helpfully sent me the beta firmware. This corrected all my problems and I have now upgraded to the 12.0.18 firmware. I have been running the stock firmware since it was released and it has been very reliable. I'm therefore not sure why others seem to be having such difficulties since their experience seems diametrically opposed to mine.

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Yes, it does work well for some - Obviously though, as evidenced by the issues identified in this forum, it isn't working well for everybody.  As far as my system, the V.1.12.0.18 FW update seems to be functioning very well, although the actual update process was a bit harrowing - I'll not go into that right now, leave it with saying that I was very relieved when everything finally updated.  Perhaps the problem has to do with the actual Orbi units involved - I have the RBK50 (RBR50 Router and two RBS50 satellites, purchased from Costco).  However, while my experience with my RBK50 system may have gone well, it seems that some are having problems with this system as well.  Obviously, everybody's configuration is different, and addressing all of the configuration possibilities these days can be difficult - especially given the multitude of devices that we're all installing these days.  I have a household with a ton of different ideas things connecting, including several MacBook Pros, an iMac, several iPhones and iPads, Windows computers, as well as more "Smarthome" devices than I'd like to admit.  As I noted, things in my household are working well at the moment; however, I know that some of these "Smarthome" devices can and do drop off from time to time.  A disaster - No.  A frustration - Yes.

But for now, I'm happy with the throughput, range and overall connectivity in my household.  I'm getting 10% better transfer rates (up and down) than my provider advertises (and that didn't ever happen with my Apple Airport Extreme/Timecapsule setup).  So, I'll hold tight with the latest firmware for now.  I do wish that I would see more response from Netgear on this forum, though.  The Silence from the company is a bit disheartning.