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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...
Here is my experience with Orbi for one month.
Installation was breeze and setup everything without any issues. My setup is Asus RT-68U as DHCP server (with disabled wifii) and Orbi as AP Mode server. After the setup routers updated to 2.1.1.16 version. There were many reboots - at least 5-8 reboots per day. I tried everything to resolve this issue but no avail. I then downgraded to 0.74, everything started working and no reboots for 4 days. Yesterday I saw new firmware released and I wanted to try 2.1.2.18. This time I seculded my android phone to different wifi network from the main router. No reboots for last 12 hours. Keeping fingers crossed. Also waiting for google update for android issue. I like Orbi and its performance and trying my best to work around issues hoping that one day all will be fixed. I have return period until Jan 31st if things go south!!!:-)
Thanks for sharing. Are you running dynamic or static IP in AP mode? I have the same setup and tried both dynamic and static IP (no google stuff) and with the new update, I need to do a factory reset after an hour or so. Prior to the latest firmware, I was able to run around a week before I need to do a factory reset (note, I can't just reboot the system it need a factory reset to get it working).
I gave both the Orbi and the satellite static IPs outside the dynamic range; everything else gets a dynamic IP.
fyi in the advanced wireless settings I have beamforming and MUMIMO enabled, I have fast roaming OFF (when I experiemtned with it on I had problems). I have daisy chaining OFF.
As I mentioned in previous posts we are an all Apple home except for a Brother wireless printer
sorry you're having problems....
Thanks for the info. Will try some of your settings tonight to see if it helps.
Sorry.. one more question about your setup... did you keep the private network at 192.168.1.XXX? I have to move mine to 192.168.0.XXX since that's where my whole wired network are at.
- Yes I am 192.168.1.xxx
The Orbi is at 192.168.1.100 the satellite at 192.168.1.250 and everything else is in between