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Orbi MR 2.1 issues update 3/9/18
Let me give you a quick update on the status since the last time we posted. Over the last several weeks, we assembled a cross functional team, locked them in a room with food and coffee and dedicate...
Check out this post for an update on this issue:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-MR-2-1-Update-3-23-18/m-p/1533584#M26234
Thanks for the update! I laughed so hard at the image of people being locked in at Netgear HQ until they get it done.
Can you give us some insight into what happened during the development process that caused these issues.
From what I read, the OS is a mash of different OS's into one. Im guessing this caused the code to become waaay harder to work with than initially intended.
any other insights would be very appreciated
Thanks for the hard work Netgear!
Can you give us some insight into what happened during the development process that caused these issues.
From what I read, the OS is a mash of different OS's into one. Im guessing this caused the code to become waaay harder to work with than initially intended.
any other insights would be very appreciated
Thanks for the hard work Netgear!
I have been testing a discarded RBK50 for a couple of weeks. Honestly, I have not experienced any of the issues many of you are complaining about. Oh, there was once that I went from WIFI to wired backhaul and the system would not communicate. But, waiting a couple of minutes settled the system out. I have loaded firmware from the initial 2.0 release to the 2.2 beta - no problems. One thing I do is a factory reset after an upgrade. I am not in a WIFI dense neighborhood and have a s l o w DSL connection.
I have investigated the Velop and Nova mesh systems and find them lacking even though they seem to have good reviews. Lack ethernet ports and USB connections. Depend upon iOS or Android app and not web browser configuration. Works with Alexa? A real security risk!
I'll likely give the Orbi to a good home once the 2.2 firmware is released and not consider the Velop or Nova at all.