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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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Hi,
I have a RBR50 with one RBS50 that has been running great for 6+ months after initial setup.
I was running RBR in AP mode with default settings except for SSID.
A couple of weeks ago i noticed regular drops in WIFI connectivity (WIFI connection lost entirely) on my devices and RBS showing Magenta and then changing to Blue after some time. No indication on RBR. WIFI scanner showed that WIFI SSID was available at all times. There was no difference depending on whether or not i was connected to RBR or RBS, WIFI connection was lost on all devices.
I then noticed that i was running 2.3.1.44 so i guess i have been autoupdating without hassle since release (which is the way a premium product like this should work).
I came across this thread and started to test the different tips but nothing helped. After a number of factory resets (and after .48 was applied) i got the RBR to function when RBS was not added without disconnects. Disconnects appeared however as soon as i added the RBS no matter what settings i tried.
I then tried with a long ethernet cable for ethernet backhaul and it then seemed stable. After som rearrangement in my patch panel i am now running stable (as long as i know, family is fast to inform about WIFI disconnects...) for 2+ days.
It really bugs me though since one of the reasons for bying the Orbis was that i did not want to use my ethernet when extending the WIFI and it doesnt really give me a noticable performance gain.
Just my 2 cents.
BR,
/Ramp
Perhaps the order of steps in bringing up the hardware after a factory reset makes a difference. I like to use the paperclip method myself and let the hardware come up and establish first connectivity to internet for the router, and then the satellite link via wireless backhaul. No devices are connected either wired or wireless during this time. Once I see the blue rings, I'll use a Windows PC connected via Ethernet to get into the management console and make whatever changes are needed such as activating advanced wireless features, disabling daisy chain among others. I've also gotten into the habit of using address reservation for the satellite. I like it to be on x.2 address.
By doing the bringup in this manner, the Orbi is also able to adjust its LAN subnet to avoid conflict with the subnet of the host router. The change is made immediately upon entering the management console (or web GUI as some call it).
Once these basic steps are done, and granted they do take time, I'm now in a position to start onboarding devices.