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Cenex22
Mar 15, 2021Initiate
Orbi RBR50 frequently losing connection
I've had the Orbi RBR50 for nearly 2 years with no issues. Just a couple days ago, however, it has suddenly started losing connection several times a day. The connection is fine when I connect my P...
Cenex22
Mar 15, 2021Initiate
Thanks for all the assistance and recommendations. I checked out the reddit thread, and it's bizarre to think this could somehow be related to the time change. But the common thread seems to be that this just inexplicably started recently for numerous people.
Anecodotal reports are sparse, but it almost sounds like a factory reset and/or loading a previous firmware version isn't going to help. I will still try that tonight, but I won't remain optimistic that it will help.
jimih
Mar 16, 2021Tutor
I was looking at downgrading to older firmware, but since the current version (claims to) include security updates, I am hesitant.
I think the "reset the DNS settings" is easy enough for a short term before I look for another solution / product / vendor.
- vajimMar 16, 2021Master
jimih wrote:I was looking at downgrading to older firmware, but since the current version (claims to) include security updates, I am hesitant.
I think the "reset the DNS settings" is easy enough for a short term before I look for another solution / product / vendor.
Roll your firmware back. You and your network will be find