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ctmutlow
Dec 19, 2017Tutor
FW 2.1.1.16 Update broken backhaul
The update from 2.1.1.12 to 2.1.1.16 has reduced backhaul status to POOR from GOOD; not what you like to see really Sysyem configuration and positioning unchanged, tried both a reboot and resync ...
FredPhred
Dec 23, 2017Aspirant
I have the same issue after my router updated to 2.1.1.16. Poor connection status on the satellite and it's connecting at 2.4Ghz instead of 5Ghz.
So I logged into the satellite and noticed it still had to old firmware version installed on it. So the "auto update" didn't seem to apply to the satellite. Looks like poor QA on this one.
I manually updated the firmware on the satellite and it's now connecting properly at 5Ghz. The only issue I still see is the satellite reports no connection back to the base but the base reports a good connection to the satellite. I did see the blue connection light so I think it's working.
FredPhred
Dec 23, 2017Aspirant
After 30 minutes, my satellite now shows as connected at 5Ghz. So in my case updating the firmware on the satellite (and resynching them using the buttons on the back of each) resolved the issue.
I left the daily chaining on in case I decide to add another satellite to the system.
- bukzinDec 29, 2017Aspirant
I see some folks have firmware version 2.1.1.16
My RBK53 (AKA RBR50) is showing version 2.0.0.74, same for my two satellites.
Status states 'no new firmware version available'
What changes to the backhaul were made? How can I get latest version?
- Pedro_mustardMar 13, 2018Aspirant
how can 2.1.2.18 be classed as older than 2.0.1.4 on the website and yet the orbi says its older how on earth does that make sense.
- FURRYe38Mar 13, 2018Guru
v.18 was removed from being current version due to user complaints. NG now recommends using v2.0.1.4 is the most currnet version.
If your not having issues with your system, keep whats loaded on it. If your using v18 and having uses, NG recommend reverting back to v2.0.1.4.
Hopefully new update will be soon:
Pedro_mustardwrote:how can 2.1.2.18 be classed as older than 2.0.1.4 on the website and yet the orbi says its older how on earth does that make sense.
- Pedro_mustardMar 13, 2018Aspirant
Thanks for that very interesting Backhaul I'm having an issue with myself so the revised update will be interesting.