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Orbi MR 2.1 Update 3/23/18
Our teams are still working through the issues, but I wanted to provide a quick update on OrbiOS 2.1. We usually wait to release our software until it's available across all Orbi product lines, but ...
What is the recommendation for the update process and the best settngs to avoid disconnects etc?
My experience had been quite stable and I was on the "bad release". I updated last night, as it was now advertised. The router and satellite appeared to have updated fine. Do I now need to do a factory reset, if so, which unit first?
Also any settings that we should not be using, I have the fast roaming and MU-MIMO etc all enabled.
Thanks
Mark
I would do the manual update. Update the Satellite(s) first, then send the update file to the router. After FW has been updated, do a FULL Factory reset on both router and satellite(s) then set up from scratch. Do not load any prior saved config router files. Set up from scratch first, the router, then make sure wireless is working there. Then set up the Satellites. After all is set up, save off a new router config file.
I recommend using IE11 or FF browsers to do the FW update. Be wired with the router and satllites when doing the FW update.
If you don't have much or any MIMO supporting devices, features llike MIMO can be disabled. if you only have 1 satellite, disable Daisy Chain.
MarkSewellwrote:What is the recommendation for the update process and the best settngs to avoid disconnects etc?
My experience had been quite stable and I was on the "bad release". I updated last night, as it was now advertised. The router and satellite appeared to have updated fine. Do I now need to do a factory reset, if so, which unit first?
Also any settings that we should not be using, I have the fast roaming and MU-MIMO etc all enabled.
Thanks
Mark
