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dkunath
Jan 17, 2018Star
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...
possessed007
Feb 16, 2018Guide
Well I had decided to give Netgear another try when they released the ORBI in 2017(had switched to Asus routers), at first worked fine great internet all over the house, and when Daisychain was enabled WOW was it working good, was running with 4 satellites. Then came the last two firmware updates...HORRIBLE....problems after problems, activate IPV6 devices would not connect, and with the latest update iPhones would drop wifi non stop and some other devices.
Well I finally gave up and you guys will never see me come back, releasing firmware updates that crashes 1000$+ system is just ridiculous, so i made the switch back to ASUS picked up Lyra and let me tell you it was a breeze to setup and every satellite connected with not even one hickup, i was even able to bypass their system and from a maximum of 5 im at 7 Lyras total been running for 3days 24hrs 40min
NO disconnects
NO wifi problems
NO nothing
and even upgraded to their latest firmware and still runs like it did 4days ago
Guys if you want no more headaches make the switch
- DudeDadFeb 17, 2018Apprentice
But your Orbi worked for more than 4 days at first as well....I hope your new system's updates go well. I've had my Orbi system since December and have had no issues through the updates. Good luck.
- possessed007Feb 17, 2018GuideDudeDad
Ive had mine been almost a year, if u have no problems after 4days then could it be the new ones have new hardware inside?
As for Lyra my parents have been running it for 1yr now no hicups at all, and why every router ive had from Netgear they would always let me down after a few months but none of my Asus had these problems
As i said i gave them a chance since they released Orbi before Lyra and at the end it gave up- mealtoFeb 17, 2018Star
I can confirm something has been tweaked for the latest suggested firmware. I went back to V2.0.0.74 and for the last few days, the admin area has been showing that a new firmware is available. Logged in today and that message is gone, saying no new firmware. Even clicked on CHECK and still says no new FW. Looks like Netgear pulled the plug on the latest FW and hopefully, can roll out a much smoother version soon enough.
I can't wait as I was one of those who had months of rock solid Wifi without drops or reboots. It would be nice to run the latest FW without all the disconnects and random reboots.