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If you are having "dropouts" with 2.5.1.8 firmware please read
I recently upgraded to firmware 2.5.1.8 to attempt to fix another problem I was having, but ever since I've noticed that the router seems to lose it's connection multiple times per day. As one other ...
Delphimon, This might not be specific to v2.5.18. I had similar issues in the past with various firmware versions. The solution that works best for my Orib setup is to put Orbi in AP mode, assign Orbi/Satellite reserved/static IP addresses, DNS servers, and let the ISP Modem Router or your private router handlles DHCP/DNS/Routing chores. Orbi's strength is WiFi coverage and its backhaul. If you have some spare cycles, give it a try. Here is an example of my config.
FWIW, v2.5.1.8 has been the most stable firmware released with the best performance to date for my setup. YMMV.
SW_ wrote:Delphimon, This might not be specific to v2.5.18. I had similar issues in the past with various firmware versions. The solution that works best for my Orib setup is to put Orbi in AP mode, assign Orbi/Satellite reserved/static IP addresses, DNS servers, and let the ISP Modem Router or your private router handlles DHCP/DNS/Routing chores. Orbi's strength is WiFi coverage and its backhaul. If you have some spare cycles, give it a try. Here is an example of my config.
FWIW, v2.5.1.8 has been the most stable firmware released with the best performance to date for my setup. YMMV.
wow...perhaps a bit heavy for the 'average' user. :smileyindifferent:I'm glad v2.5.18 works for you. Like some have mentioned here, there are many ISP/system configuations out there.
What improvements did you see with v2.5.18?
Retired_Member wrote:What improvements did you see with v2.5.18?
WiFi performance was the deciding factor for me.
SW_ wrote:
Retired_Member wrote:What improvements did you see with v2.5.18?
WiFi performance was the deciding factor for me.
Thanks...I'll wait for NG to push any updates to me. If my wifi was any better I'd be watching 2 movies at once.