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Orbi firmware v2.1.1.16 discussion
do we need to do nvram wipe for this 2.1.1.16 Firmware just released today? noticed it downloaded automatically.
steelhorse83 wrote:Apparently, my Orbi Router & Satellites auto-updated from 2.0.0.74 to 2.1.1.16 since I last looked at it on Monday. All my devices that are capable of 5Ghz are showing connected to 5Ghz, and all the devices are correctly showing their connection to either the router or a satellite. I haven't had any issues streaming Netflix or PSVue. I checked the debug.htm page on the router and both satellites, and they all show around 5 hours of uptime. I will check back on that later in the week, to see if they are rebooting, or if the upgrade actually happend 5 hours ago.
I have a theory that firmware v2.1.1.12 is the version that has caused many people to have stability and functional problems. My theory also says that v2.1.1.16 indeed fix the problem caused by v2.1.1.12, but ONLY if a FACTORY RESET occured BEFORE the installation of v2.1.1.16. Since you went from v2.0.0.74 directly to v2.1.1.16 your system should be fine. If, and it's a big if, my theory about v2.1.1.12 is correct. Yes, report back in a day or two and let us know the system uptime and whether or not your satellite shows attached devices correctly.
Not sure why - but the router has been up for 21 hours so far, fingers crossed that one of the 5 reboots from yesterday cleared whatever was wrong?
I apparently was "autoupdated" the other night. Since then, I can't get devices to reliably attach to the router or satellite. We have a computer "hardwired" into the router and even that doesn't operate reliably. Any suggestions on how to get back to operation????
Thanks,
Jim
Couldn’t wait for a fix! My wife missed 8 Hours of work because of the screwup! Bit the bullet and bought an Eero network. Up and running w/o issue now!
jim
Unfortunately, my final go with Orbi resulted in a reboot today, only 4 hours after setting it up as a router (was previously in AP mode). I cannot spend half my day constantly monitoring and tweaking something (and not get paid for it).
Sorry Netgear, i had high hopes for the Orbi..when it worked, it was FAST, everywhere. But it just doesn't work consistently, in my case.
On to try Eero now.
You posters have been great, and i really appreciate all the feedback and intelligent troubleshooting that everyone has tried. I sincerely wish you good luck to those who choose to stick with Orbi.