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Orbi Firmware 2.3.1.60
Welp, anyone have any notes on this thing? It's already downloaded to my router and satellite waiting for me to pull the pin.
Hi,
Just for information, when you're in the Firmware Update page and it downloads new firmware to install, the version number next to both the router and the satellite is a clickable link.
If you click the link, it will show you the release notes of all changes between your currently installed firmware and the update.
Although, this "feature" is not hidden, it's not always obvious that it's there either.
I use my own Motorola SB6141 modem, so it is not provider-specific. Orbi is connected directly to the modem so there is nothing in between which may affect the connectivity. I reset my Nest camera weekly, basically going through the setup steps from the beginning. It stays connected for about 30-60 minutes then disconnects, both before and after the replacement. Also I placed a satellite within 6ft from the Hello to ensure a good signal. The robot vacuum connects and reconnects on its' own, but once the connection is lost, it loses the stored maps, so I need to restart it couple of times before it finds the settings. The network hang ups - I read about it online and did everything recommended (played with the settings in Advanced set up). The issue stays. I believe one firmware release fixed it then the next one broke it immediately.
After todays firmware upgrade the network is extremely slow; my HP Tablet has disconnected almost immediately, so did the Nest Hello.
I tried to address this with Netgear tech support and the only advise from them is "wait for a new firmware"
NewAccount wrote:
I use my own Motorola SB6141 modem, so it is not provider-specific. Orbi is connected directly to the modem so there is nothing in between which may affect the connectivity. I reset my Nest camera weekly, basically going through the setup steps from the beginning. It stays connected for , both before and after replacement. Also I placed a satellite within 6ft from the Hello to ensure a good signal. The robot vacuum connects and reconnects on its' own, but once the connection is lost, it loses the stored maps, so I need to restart it couple of times before it finds the settings. The network hang ups - I read about it online and did everything recommended (played with the settings in Advanced set up). The issue stays. I believe one firmware release fixed it then the next one broke it immediately.
After todays firmware upgrade the network is extremely slow; my HP Tablet has disconnected almost immediately, so did the Nest Hello.
I tried to address this with Netgear tech support and the only advise from them is "wait for a new firmware"
Given this statement, perhaps something is being missed. There is a way to fully reset the RBK53 system. Are you familiar with it and have you tried it already?
Reset to factory settings at least twice in the lifetime of the device. Not after this firmware upgrade though.
My current settings from Advanced Wifi settings page (and they are being like this for a while):
Enable Daisy-Chain Topology - Off
Enable Implicit BEAMFORMING - Off
Enable MU-MIMO - Off
Enable Fast Roaming 0 OffBeamforming should be enabled. MIMO can be if you have MIMO supporting devices.
Basements are not good places for the Base router to be. Main floor is recommended.If under 30 feet in between, this maybe too close. Try 30 feet or beyond if possible.
Find out what channels your neighbors are using and manually set a manual channel farthest from your neighbors. Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz. If the NEST and other devices won't connect after setting manual channel, set back to Auto. Change the power output of the RBR from 100% to 75% or 50%. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
NewAccount wrote:
Reset to factory settings at least twice in the lifetime of the device. Not after this firmware upgrade though.
My current settings from Advanced Wifi settings page (and they are being like this for a while):
Enable Daisy-Chain Topology - Off
Enable Implicit BEAMFORMING - Off
Enable MU-MIMO - Off
Enable Fast Roaming 0 Off
NewAccount wrote:
Reset to factory settings at least twice in the lifetime of the device. Not after this firmware upgrade though.
My current settings from Advanced Wifi settings page (and they are being like this for a while):
Enable Daisy-Chain Topology - Off
Enable Implicit BEAMFORMING - Off
Enable MU-MIMO - Off
Enable Fast Roaming 0 OffOkay, great. My $0.02. Run with all 3 advanced wireless settings on.
But given you haven't done a factory reset recently, and the firmware has been churning a lot lately, I'd do it for safe measure. After the system comes up enable the 3 settings.
When I do this myself, I use the hardware method to reset, and I make sure all devices are either disconnected and off the network.
