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New Orbi firmware 2.1.2.18 update issues?
I noticed that there was a new firmware version 2.1.2.18 for Orbi RBK50. Has anyone installed this version, and has there been any issues after the installation. Please provide any details that you...
So far so good. After updating manually, the satellite reported a "poor" backhaul connection even though it was in the precise same location as before where I got a "good". I rebooted the satellite and the second time worked like a charm. So far so good - but I've been stable and fine since the first 2.1.2 beta. All apples, no google/android.
thanks for the input. if you would be so kind to post anything you encounter, I would appreciate it or shoot me a PM.
Thanks!
So this morning I woke up to my Internet not working. I found my Orbi had auto-updated to firmware 2.1.2.18. I use Orbi in Router mode, as my DHCP server. After rebooting my modem & Orbi router, the WiFi came back up and I could connect to the Internet - however my wired devices can't get an IP address from the Orbi and they won't connect to the Internet. I don't know if this is in fact related to the 2.1.2.18 firmware, but the timing does imply these are related. I'm still messing with settings, trying to get my wired devices working again, so far no luck.
I'm having the same issues. I disconnected my switch with all my wired devices, and connected my main computer to the orbi router directly, that seemed to at least let me into the router, everything looks normal and I have internet. Says 2 of the satellites are disconnected, could be rebooting. I am about done with this stupid router. Between their screwup with android and every firmware release these people are incompetent idiots.
Hello MrX911
Do you have any google/android devices on the network? If so they could be the reason for the system rebooting as google has acknowledged a flaw in there devices causing routers to crash. Netgear and google are working on a fix for these issues.
DarrenM
- Absolutely horrible experience. I hate this product. My satellite needs to be reset constantly now. Used to be OK. The product is garbage and expensive garbage at that.
and mine has been nothing but rock solid and boring. It just works.
