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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
fwiw Here's my 2 cents. When speed drops. I look at my network map. When I see on it devices which are not used like dvd, cellphones , speakers or laptops, I disconnect them from the mesh. It improves the coverage in my home tremendously. RBR50 AC3000.
I'm not suggesting that this approach is the silver bullet for other problems except that this approach works for me.
I'm not suggesting that this approach is the silver bullet for other problems except that this approach works for me.