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Orbi disconnecting continously
I just bought an Orbi Router + satellite, the first 2 weeks where a dream, excelent speed, WiFi everywhere and almost no hickups, but it had been already 2 weeks of nightmare, disconects every 20 minu...
Hello Everyone
We have release firmware version 1.12.0.18 this firmware has fixes for disconnects and many more I posted the release notes below.
https://kb.netgear.com/000044171/RBR50-Firmware-Version-1-12-0-18
If you are still having issues after updating your Orbi unit you may want to factory reset the Orbi and test again. If you are still having disconnect issues or other issues with this firmware please create a new thread or contact our support team.
http://www.netgear.com/support/contact.aspx
Thanks
DarrenM
I had been working fine for about 4 weeks after it magically settled down. I relocated the base and cable modem to their permanent home (had been finishing my basement in a new home), and the problem of frequent drops returned. Sometimes I have to reset it, sometimes it manages to reset itself.
I had such high hopes for this mythical beta firmware as a resolution. I'm sure someone or some team is doing their best to resolve this and other issues but I'm about done with the headache. I prefer the more granular control Orbi provides but I'm thinking about splurging on the Linksys Velop, or givng Samsung's new mesh offering a try when it's release in a month. I'll sell the Orbi units on Ebay for a song.
Just bought the Orbi and I'm having this exact same issue: it's beyond quite frustrating. Our Satellite goes magenta every few hours. It comes back in about ~30 seconds, but that destroys VOIP, Skype, and all other telecommunication sessions. Not good enough, Netgear.
I'm on V1.10.1.2, which seems at least 3-4 versions newer than when this problem was first reported.
Insane this is happening on a $400+ router system. Besides this, the system is great. Except when it happens, you want to chuck a book at the router. First Netgear purchase. Don't make it my last, mates.