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BretD
Jun 04, 2018Administrator
Orbi firmware update v2.1.4.16 availability
We’ve been monitoring issues that some customers have experienced in OrbiOS 2.1.4. In response, we’re releasing firmware that provides a permanent fix for the homekit issue along with various other f...
Abee
Jun 20, 2018Aspirant
I’m still having frequent disconnections. I have updated the firmware and it’s up to date. I didn’t face this problem with the previous firmware. Can I downgrade? If yes, how?
FURRYe38
Jun 20, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Has a full reboot of the router and satelite(s) been performed after the update?
Any wifi neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Any other wifi broadcasts with in your home?
What channels are you using? Try channels 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz. Any unused channels on 5Ghz.
Disable MIMO, Daisy chain and Fast Roaming.
What is the distances between the router and satellite? Feet?
Whats the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem?
I've set up my friends RBK50 the other day using this same version of FW. Been stable since Sunday:
Abee wrote:
I’m still having frequent disconnections. I have updated the firmware and it’s up to date. I didn’t face this problem with the previous firmware. Can I downgrade? If yes, how?