NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
DESIi1
May 02, 2017Star
Orbi backhall signal dropping to Zero
When I upgraded to the latest firmware the backhall signal started to drop to zero. It was smooth prior to the upgrade. This has to degrade performance. See below. What can be done?
BostonRob101
Jul 06, 2017Guide
Doug makes some strong points here.
Just some thoughts:
Why are you guys thinking the one scanning software with a specific adapter on a specific device is the setup that is accurate while every other configuration shows backhaul instability? I would think that one scenario where it looks stable is the outlier of all these tests.
It's also weird that no other hidden network from any router shows drops. If the software and adapters cant read hidden SSIDs correctly, why is orbi the only one dropping?
Finally, it seems premature to brush off this backhaul problem since 90% of troubleshooting posts refer to problems from the satellite exclusively. Doesn't that point to the backhaul as it's the sole source of data going to the satellite?
Just some thoughts:
Why are you guys thinking the one scanning software with a specific adapter on a specific device is the setup that is accurate while every other configuration shows backhaul instability? I would think that one scenario where it looks stable is the outlier of all these tests.
It's also weird that no other hidden network from any router shows drops. If the software and adapters cant read hidden SSIDs correctly, why is orbi the only one dropping?
Finally, it seems premature to brush off this backhaul problem since 90% of troubleshooting posts refer to problems from the satellite exclusively. Doesn't that point to the backhaul as it's the sole source of data going to the satellite?
- peteytestingJul 06, 2017Hero
there are some different issues at this time and the one we are referring to is the orbi router and sat that is perfectly stable yet reports with the apps that the signal drops in and out constantly as shown in the pics above
where testing shows that the backhaul signal by doing some form of transfer has no issue but the testing app shows the drops , this is a specific reporting issue and compatability issue with certain adapters and the drivers in the app's
others have different issues that do certainly drop the connection and or clients but with regards to this situation they are not related
- DarrenMJul 11, 2017Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
The latest firmware is out with alot of dissconnect fixes can someone that is having backhaul drop outs let me know if this firmware has resolved this issue for you? If not we would like to work with you on the issues.
Thanks
DarrenM
- Doug-48051Jul 11, 2017Luminary
Had backhaul drops... new firmware seem to correct mine, so far. I hope it doesnt effect through-put... But so far.. I am Happy!
Let me know if you need something tracked or tested.