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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.
I'm not sure what is happening with Orbi/Android but I switched back from 2.1.1.6 to the .74 firmware and it eliminated the reboots. Then, I switched to the latest beta firmware to test it a second time. I had some free time over the weekend and I wanted to see if there was anything I could try to make it stable. The reboots were still there and I decided to ride this whole firmware drama back on .74. The problem is that now Orbi is rebooting on .74 when I unlock my phone.
I can't understand why it's only a small number of users experiencing these reboots. What makes some users' Orbi so much more stable?
- I believe this same thing is happening to me although I only see it in the morning. My phone wakes. I come downstairs and the satellite is reconnecting. However uptime doesn't change.
And it also doesn't seem to occur under normal circumstances like when I get home or just use the WiFi during the day. But when my device has been pretty dormant all night it bumps the satellite in the morning.
Using .74 I donät think its
robertcdh wrote:I'm not sure what is happening with Orbi/Android but I switched back from 2.1.1.6 to the .74 firmware and it eliminated the reboots. Then, I switched to the latest beta firmware to test it a second time. I had some free time over the weekend and I wanted to see if there was anything I could try to make it stable. The reboots were still there and I decided to ride this whole firmware drama back on .74. The problem is that now Orbi is rebooting on .74 when I unlock my phone.
I can't understand why it's only a small number of users experiencing these reboots. What makes some users' Orbi so much more stable?
I don't think it's a small number of users that are affected.
I can't understand why Netgear doesnät say something public about this rather big issue??
- I installed this system Thursday night and immediately upgraded to 2.1.1.16 using Cat6A wired backhaul with a Cisco 48 port switch. I have 26 HD live cameras around the property streaming full time, 7 teenagers (streaming full time 😁)and 3 file servers averaging between 180 and 200 connections. I have seen no reboots and nothing but extreme consistent speed. It sounds like those seeing reboots have a hardware or topology issue(s)
My Orbi system was working great up until mid-December. I know it's not a topology issue as I'm using Orbi only as an access point. I have a separate Asus router.
I was told by support that the reboots were a known issue but I have not seen a fix for it or any further information from support. I don't mind having the hardware replaced if it is a hardware issue.