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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...
I updated to firmware 2.1.2.18 last night. So far there are some major improvements. There is no lag, nor the system is dropping connection, or having the satellite disconnect. I still have to re-connect my google Home mini, to see if there will be any new issues. But at least for now, is very stable.
Please note that as I heard others, the router is not finding the new firmware automatically, so had to do a manual installation which works fine but should not be like that. Maybe for the next update it will find it automatically.
Ejalvara2 wrote:... I still have to re-connect my google Home mini, to see if there will be any new issues. But at least for now, is very stable...
Be aware that this latest Netgear version does not address the Google-specific disconnect issue.
Google is supposedly releasing a patch for their devices today, and Netgear has acknowledged that they are working with Google to address the issue on the router side of the house.
The issue seems to be solidly on Google's end to fix though, but it would be nice to know that any similar such activity in the future could be mitigated by the router, so hopefully Netgear will be able to roll out that enhancement sometime soon.
I've had this system since August last year. 28 devices connected to it:
- Android LG V20 phone running 7.0
- Android tablet, don't know rev
- three Windows PCs, Win 7 and Win 10
- two iPads
- one iPhone 7+
- 6 Amcrest IP cameras, 4 WiFi, 2 attached to a satellite ethernet port
and a variety of video game systems, thermostats, garage door openers, weather system, etc.
Everything has worked reliably except the IP cameras. They would lose connection or slow down quite a bit. Recently one of the Windows PCs starting having the same problem.
I haven't had trouble with any of the Orbis rebooting, and except for the IP cameras and one Windows PC, everything keeps a solid and fast internet connection.
The Orbi is set up as a router, not AP, although I have run it a few times in AP mode and it didn't change my results.
After the .18 update, the one Windows PC is still very slow, but the IP cameras have improved greatly. Seems strange, as there is nothing in the release notes to suggest an improvement like that.
The Windows PC works great if I turn on the WiFi radio in the cable modem, so that seems to be specific to the Orbi.