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AmitR
Mar 23, 2018NETGEAR Employee Retired
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 ...
turns2stone
Apr 14, 2018Apprentice
Are you using the iPad Pro 9.7? That is the only device I'm having issues with disconnecting, so I'm not sure if it's the iPad going bad, or the Orbi.
I'm running 2.1.2.18 on my RBR50 + RBS50 (2) and 2.1.2.20 on my RBS50Y.
In a few days, I'm getting my internet speed upgraded from 50Mbps to 1Gbps. I'd like to start using wired backhaul to take advantage of the increased speed from my ISP. What firmware version should I look to upgrade to?
Bullyterrier
Apr 14, 2018Star
Yes it's a pro 9.7 - I use it all over on loads of networks and no issues except on the Orbi.
My router and satellite are on the beta from this thread (the issue happened on the previous code too).
My router and satellite are on the beta from this thread (the issue happened on the previous code too).
- turns2stoneApr 14, 2018Apprentice
Thanks. Wonder if the iPad Pro 9.7 has something in its Wi-Fi chip that the Orbi doesn't like? It's kinda driving me crazy at this point. Usually a reboot of the iPad fixes it.