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Orbi RBK50 firmware 2.0.0.74 drops wireless connection and cannot communicate with RBS50 now
I´ve just bought Orbi to resolve wireless dead spot areas in our house. After running through setup wizard, I upgraded router and satellite with latest firmware (2.0.0.74) and now my wireless connect...
Sorry st_shaw, nearby wireless devices isn't the problem.
However....... FINALLY some good NEWS, I've reverted back to a stable version of the Orbi RBK50 firmware, V1.11.0.20. This firmware was orginally applied on my devices before I upgraded to latest firmware, 2.0.0.74, and then my wireless network went crazy unstable.
First I downgraded my Orbi router to v1.12.x without any luck, and then I tried downgraded to firmware V1.11.0.20. This did the trick and I have now stable wireless connection and can surf without loosing wireless connection every 30sec.
A bit glad to have a stable wireless network and that my spent $400 was not thrown out of the window. Long way to go to the BestBUY.....
I hope Netgear can test its firmware v2.0.0.74 thoroughly and they will release an updated version of this firmware. I would like to take advantages of these new functions they have added.
Psssttt: don't upgrade to firmware version 2.0.0.74 unless you know what you are doing!
Bawa wrote:
I´ve had bad experience with unstable and bad wireless signals and was looking forward to get rid off for once.
Try moving the router and satellite close together and see if things stabilize.
Be aware, however, that if you have not identified and eliminated the source of your prior "unstable and bad wireless signals" then Orbi might not be able to help you.
If there is some nearby wireless device causing WiFi interference, then it will affect Orbi the same as it did your prior WiFi system. Orbi can provide coverage over a greater area, but it cannot overcome interference or other problems in your environment.
Sorry st_shaw, nearby wireless devices isn't the problem.
However....... FINALLY some good NEWS, I've reverted back to a stable version of the Orbi RBK50 firmware, V1.11.0.20. This firmware was orginally applied on my devices before I upgraded to latest firmware, 2.0.0.74, and then my wireless network went crazy unstable.
First I downgraded my Orbi router to v1.12.x without any luck, and then I tried downgraded to firmware V1.11.0.20. This did the trick and I have now stable wireless connection and can surf without loosing wireless connection every 30sec.
A bit glad to have a stable wireless network and that my spent $400 was not thrown out of the window. Long way to go to the BestBUY.....
I hope Netgear can test its firmware v2.0.0.74 thoroughly and they will release an updated version of this firmware. I would like to take advantages of these new functions they have added.
Psssttt: don't upgrade to firmware version 2.0.0.74 unless you know what you are doing!
If i downgrade from 2.x.74 to this version, can I take the config with it or do I need to reapply manually (setting each thing I previously configured?)
