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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...
Folks. Today I returned my Orbi RBK50 for a refund, and replaced it with Ubiquiti. I already had an Edgerouter X, and today I added a single Unifi ceiling mounted access point.
After championing Orbi for around 4 monthsbecause my system was stable, why am I pulling the plug? One of the reasons I had stability was the hours I put into keeping it on track. Lifx and HomeKit needed the most support. Mostly the issues involved attached devices migrating randomly between the router and the satellite, but two issues raised my ire the most. The new beta firmware gave what appeared to be more accurate signal strength and link rates, or it could have been a bug weakening the sat, so I asked through the forum as a beta tester about the lack of release notes about this and other issues. But Netgear did not respond, so that’s a black mark. The other issue is the 90 day support, then you pay. In Australia, our consumer laws give us 12 months warranty, so we don’t have to pay after 90 days. I was advised that poor support is grounds for seeking a refund, too, so I did.
Bye. It’s been fun
Good Luck.
cheshbr wrote:
Folks. Today I returned my Orbi RBK50 for a refund, and replaced it with Ubiquiti. I already had an Edgerouter X, and today I added a single Unifi ceiling mounted access point.
After championing Orbi for around 4 monthsbecause my system was stable, why am I pulling the plug? One of the reasons I had stability was the hours I put into keeping it on track. Lifx and HomeKit needed the most support. Mostly the issues involved attached devices migrating randomly between the router and the satellite, but two issues raised my ire the most. The new beta firmware gave what appeared to be more accurate signal strength and link rates, or it could have been a bug weakening the sat, so I asked through the forum as a beta tester about the lack of release notes about this and other issues. But Netgear did not respond, so that’s a black mark. The other issue is the 90 day support, then you pay. In Australia, our consumer laws give us 12 months warranty, so we don’t have to pay after 90 days. I was advised that poor support is grounds for seeking a refund, too, so I did.
Bye. It’s been fun
So I recently tried a 4 pack Google - wifi system from costco. Even with wired ethernet the actual wifi speeds are terrible when tested with an Iphone 6s vs. Wireless ORBI
ORBI: (wireless) - 3 sat + router = ~300 mbp/s
Google: (wired) - 3 sat + router = ~200 mbp/s
Conclusion - even though the wired backhaul for orbi is still a little glitchy, the wireless backhaul range with its 5ghz bands is insane crazy and can perform similar to wired even with the satellites spread far apart (50-100ft apart!). I still recommend ORBI to my friends and I was not impressed with google wifi (except for the price).
