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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...
This update is worse than ever. Updated 3 hours ago... satallite doesn't connect to Router. All my wifi connect failed. I need to keep rebooting the router and it only last for an hour. WTF? I was hoping you guy resolve the problem where I need to factory reset my **bleep** every week now I need to do it more frequent.
Took v2.1.2.18 a few hrs ago did factory reset, nvram clear now sattalite does not show as connected sattalite but as attached as a device to the main Orbi unit! Yes I rebooted both several times as well anyone else seeing this? a devices show connected to main unit as well so nothing fixed for me.
After switcihing off daisy chain 1 of my nearby satellites still only connecting on 2.4
I saw the firmware update fixed the special character wifi password issue. I was also hoping that it would fix the wifi password issue which I have (lower case 18+ characters), but it didn't. Basically, my issue is that it takes several attempts to connect wirelessly and sometimes the lowercase password I mentioned above works and sometimes the default router password has to be used. It's odd because I have changed the default password, but it still accepts the default password. I'm a pretty patient person, but I just got this setup a few days ago and am seriously considering returning it. I heard so many good things about this network, but I didn't think something as basic as a password change would be a problem.
Now 5 reboots in 4 hours. REALLY NETGEAR???