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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 did the uprgade and ran fine for a day, then started seeing issues. I'd get drops and eventually completely lose signal and the only way to recover was to power cycle bioth the router and satellite. Today was even worse - I'd get dropped 5or more time in an hour, twice completely lost service and had to power cycle the units to restore wi-fi. I just downgraded my firmware to 2.0.0.74 which seemed to be the most stable fo rme. EXTREMELY disappointed in this - it's a brand new unit and I've had more trouble in the last week than I had in a year with my previous setup. For the price of this system, we really should be getting a great system, this system right now is a joke.
What a piece of horse sh*t router set. Upgraded to the latest firmware and wan connectivity on WiFi lost. I don’t have android or google devices. I have a Roku and Apple TV. And many iPhones. Have At&t internet service with my orbi setup in dmz on the At&t router and modem combo unit. Will buy another router if this doesn’t work!!
Turrmoil wrote:
What a piece of horse sh*t router set. Upgraded to the latest firmware and wan connectivity on WiFi lost. I don’t have android or google devices. I have a Roku and Apple TV. And many iPhones. Have At&t internet service with my orbi setup in dmz on the At&t router and modem combo unit. Will buy another router if this doesn’t work!!Not sure why you’re using the DMZ, rather that the usual way of connecting things? For example, you could use the Orbi in AP mode connected to the AT&T router via a LAN port on the router to the WAN port on the Orbi. Then the Orbi would just be acting as a wireless access point. If you do that, you’ll need to turn off the wireless radios on the AT&T router. Or put the AT&T router into bridge/transparent mode and use the Orbi to do all the routing and wireless functionality. So the AT&T modem/router would just be acting as a modem.
If it were me, I’d pick one of the two configuration modes above as a starting point, and go from there. Unless you have a reason why you’re using the DMZ? Personally, I have the Orbi configured as an access point (AP mode), and have the wireless turned off on my ”main” router (R7800). Works well for me.
