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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 wanted to post an update for anyone who may be joining this list late who may have missed my earlier posts.
It appears that the issues with my router were solved by the Google Play Services beta fix. I installed the fix on all our Android phones. I have not experienced any issues at all in the week since the fix was installed.
Google's bug with their "cast" protocol had affected me since I have multiple Google Homes/Minis and Chromecast devices. Whenever an Android phone would be unlocked, the chances were good that our Orbi router would reboot. This problem started around mid-December.
My Android phones are running Google Play Services 11.9.75 beta.
My Orbi router is setup as an Access Point and it is running the 2.1.2.18 firmware. The only changes to the default configuration is that:
- I unchecked (turned off) "Enable Daisy-Chain Topology"
- I checked (turned on) "Enable Implicit BEAMFORMING"
- I checked "Enable MU-MIMO"
- I checked "Enable Fast Roaming"
I hope this information can help someone else. I'm finally loving my wifi again.
1 Android phone on my network now running Google play services beta. 1 Chromecast now turned back on. Total of about 28 devices and now at 10 full days without a reboot on either router or satellite. Say what you will about some other people's situations, but for me, Orbi is now solid, fast, and has amazing range. No dead spots anywhere in house in fact good coverage from sidewalk to backyard.