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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.
Just updated to this firmware and all Mac, iOS, PC, and smart devices in the household are occasionally dropping the WiFi signal since then. :(
Try a factory reset on the entire system and setup from scratch.
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see:
Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
skennedy789 wrote:
Just updated to this firmware and all Mac, iOS, PC, and smart devices in the household are occasionally dropping the WiFi signal since then. :(
- Thanks, I’ll try out the suggestions. The system had perfect, stable, and fast coverage for months before the firmware update, so I don’t think it’s an issue with the spatial setup.
Just checking as we don't know what configuration you have had running. Reason for the questions. Let us know how it turns out after the reset.
skennedy789 wrote:
Thanks, I’ll try out the suggestions. The system had perfect, stable, and fast coverage for months before the firmware update, so I don’t think it’s an issue with the spatial setup.Just chiming in, this FW has borked my setup.
I was rock solid on the previous version for a very long time.
Now my symptoms are WiFi dropout for all devices after 24-48 hours of use.
I really don't want to reset everything and troubleshoot. Not again....This just sucks Netgear. I hope you are reading this. Awful history of junk code released to the wild.
Rant over!