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New - NetGear Orbi Firmware Version 2.3.0.32 now available...
FW 2.3.0.32 is now available on our support site :
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBK50.aspx#download
RBR/RBS 50 Series Only.
To manually update the firmware, there is a need to ...
1midniterider wrote:
Yes, when using the Verizon router as a bridge, some services would cut out and sometimes I'd get gross pixilation when watching On-Demand movies. I'm sure I could correct most of the issues, but the family would get very upset when they couldn't watch their favorite show or the Internet access would suddenly freeze. In AP mode I get the benefits of the high speed Internet access with less of the hassle.
Odd. I believe VZ recommends Orbi as a preferred router. The Orbi also is capable of detecting a conflict with the host LAN subnet. Unless there's an issue with bridge mode on the host which is not unheard of.
This was a couple of years ago when I first bought the Orbi Router. I ran the Verizon router as a bridge for a couple of months, but reverted back due the issues I spoke of earlier.
Wondering if anything may have improved for Orbi since FW updates have been out, possible this may have resolved some issues you were seeing while the Orbi was in router mode.
1midniterider wrote:
This was a couple of years ago when I first bought the Orbi Router. I ran the Verizon router as a bridge for a couple of months, but reverted back due the issues I spoke of earlier.
- And it's likely other there are recommendations from either VZ or their user community on how to make a 3rd party router work best.
- I can only wonder... switched from an Apple time capsule to Orbi to be on the safe side concerning upates (as Apple officially discontinued their lineup). Result: less stability, same reach... what gives? NG does not deliver a good job, even if it’s their core business. Sad indeed.
- As noted my earlier post I too switched from Airport Extreme most current, + a prior generation extreme (WDS/“Extended” configuration) + Verizon Quantum router (second SSID wired to one Airport extreme). While I would agree that AC penetration distance/wall/floors penetration is not greater (AC wifi is still AC wifi).-One can’t say there is no benefit from Mesh and Orbi’s powerful routers RBK53 system.-Mesh with dedicated back all over wifi is amazing for the bandwidth /speed that is freed up (one can have up to 200MBs to 800MBs) throughout most homes by employing Router and multiple satellites in the case of RBK53 (Two satellites). And of course, the Orbi are able to maintain higher throughput in general because it's more modern (more antennas, more recent AC).As to those maintaining separate 2.4 and 5ghz SSID this along with having 2 routers double Nat'ing can cause huge issues.Ideally, the Wifi system (Orbi) and the Client (Computer, etc.) negotiate the best speed and stable connectivity. 5ghz has generally poorer penetration through walls etc. and so 2.4 will usually provide better speed and reliability.Of course, everyone's home construction, home size, Wifi clients (computers, and other devices etc) are different. People will not all have the same needs and experiences including firmware updates. People in this thread also have quite a few different Orbi systems as well.Anyway, we all try to assist each other here....
