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SW_
Mar 22, 2019Prodigy
New Orbi RBR50/RBS50 Firmware Version 2.3.1.44
Netgear is pushing out yet another a new Orbi firmware update.
Hopefully it's better than the last version v32.
Please share your experience.
Firmware Update
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SW_
Apr 09, 2019Prodigy
SBell wrote:
>> I've been having non stop wifi dropouts since this firmware update was pushed out...
If you are running out of things to try, give these settings a shot. If you've already tried, then ignore.
- Preamble Mode: Short Preamble
- Disable Fast Roaming
Apply the changes and then reboot the Orbi router/Saltellites and wait for the Satellites to fully sync with the router by going to Firmware Update page to verify that the Satellites are not stuck in "Waiting for connection". Next, verify that there's no wireless Collisions via http://192.168.1.1/RST_statistic.htm.
SBell
Apr 09, 2019Guide
SW_ wrote:
SBell wrote:
>> I've been having non stop wifi dropouts since this firmware update was pushed out...
If you are running out of things to try, give these settings a shot. If you've already tried, then ignore.
- Preamble Mode: Short Preamble
- Disable Fast Roaming
Apply the changes and then reboot the Orbi router/Saltellites and wait for the Satellites to fully sync with the router by going to Firmware Update page to verify that the Satellites are not stuck in "Waiting for connection". Next, verify that there's no wireless Collisions via http://192.168.1.1/RST_statistic.htm.
Thanks for the advice, but as I stated earlier, I’m done wasting time trying to troubleshoot the Orbi system. I’m going to buy something from a different brand and write off the $600 I wasted on the Orbi. Good luck to everyone else trying to make the Orbi work as it should!
- SW_Apr 09, 2019Prodigy
SBell wrote:
>> I’m done wasting time trying to troubleshoot the Orbi system...
Yeah, I understand.
Maybe it's not a complete lost of investment. You might want to give Orbi a second chance if & when NG manages to release a mature firmware, hopefully within a year.
FWIW, others seem the have better luck swithing to Google WiFi.