New - NetGear Orbi Firmware Version 2.3.0.32 now available...

If you have a laptop with a ethernet connection, it would be recommended to load the FW files on the laptop, then walk around with the laptop and connect directly to the back of each satellite and update them manually that way. If the the satellites are in good range and have GOOD signal, then you can attempt to update them via wireless. Update the satellites first, then update the RBR last. You have to get v212 loaded on the RBR then load v32. 

 

If you have the satellites wire connected, daisy chain should be disabled. Also if you have them wire connected then just update them thru there wired connection. You could connect all the satellites up in the same room while you get everything updated, then place them at there remote locations. 

Just suggestions for you to try. 

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walkerx wrote:

I've got my replacement orbi's (now more expensive than when I originally got them)

 

Set them up (bit of a pain) but not on the latest firmware yet.

 

If I update to the latest firmware, will I need to move the units so they are all next to each other again?

In an earlier post it said to enable daisy chain backhaul, but I was advised to disable this and using ethernet backhaul?

I'm going to be moving one satellite to a position which will mean no longer ethernet backhaul, should this get updated prior to moving and will i still need daisy chain backhaul off?

 

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Done some major tests.

WIFI is dropped by 50% at all. 

Facroty reset and everything. 

 

Now Wifi works as WIFI and gives 50%, but supposed to be more than that, both WIFI and not AP mode :manlol:

I would revert back to v210 and see if the speed comes back.

ErnestTheGreat 

Blanca_O 

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Damit1 wrote:

Done some major tests.

WIFI is dropped by 50% at all. 

Facroty reset and everything. 

 

Now Wifi works as WIFI and gives 50%, but supposed to be more than that, both WIFI and not AP mode :manlol:

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I will stop the auto update, and in 24h it will re-update as I belive it out now as latest version.

Is not it?

Try this to stop the autoupdate:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/FIX-Orbi-Firmware-2-2-1-210-Performance-Issues/m-p/1695500/highlight/true#M50835

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Damit1 wrote:

I will stop the auto update, and in 24h it will re-update as I belive it out now as latest version.

Is not it?

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I did not see any performance differences at my further locations between 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3.
Do note as i am sure your aware it is possible other factors are in play:
Competing neighbor wifi or other things using same spectrum. 5ghz usually better then 2.4. Microwave ovans while running (seriously).

Also note there is an interactive effect in handshake between computer and
AP/router. Generally a connection will start at speed with x interference % and then throttle up connection speed over the course of a few minutes. There is also variability. If you were to bring your device to location A and B 10 times you will see different connection speeds and interpherence numbers.. if your testing file Copies or other actual performance metrics this may be a more practical test.

I posit an example that Cellular strangth bars are not soley indiictive or call quality, or internet browsing speed on sites you regularly visit. In fact at times carrier and phone manufacturers have tinkered with revissions with same hardware how many bars equal s X strength.

I would be most focused on actual performance difference s and stability.

Good Luck.