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Orbi dropping connections
I got new Orbi+1 Satellite and updated to latest to firmware after reading rave reviews. Unfortunately just couple of days in the Orbi Wifi signal disappears and I lose connection, the solution is to...
Retired_Member wrote:firmware?
the latest as I have mentioned 2.5.1.8
Appleuser2000 wrote:
Retired_Member wrote:firmware?
the latest as I have mentioned 2.5.1.8
The are numerous problems with that one
go to download and look for a earlier version
- which earlier version is best?
Also, Netgear forces auto updates so if I use earlier one it will just auto update to this onei've been on v2.3.5.30 since October 2019 and for the most part all is well
ng only pushes firmware that is critical
You can try Voxels FW for Orbi:
You can revert back to stock FW if it doesn't work out for you.
ALso be sure to try a factory reset and setup from scratch on your current v2.5.1.8 version. I and others have working systems on v2.5.1.8. Good last resort step to try.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMw4ePACgc4
https://www.howtogeek.com/434350/how-to-factory-reset-a-router/Good Luck.
Appleuser2000 wrote:
which earlier version is best?
Also, Netgear forces auto updates so if I use earlier one it will just auto update to this one
