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Orbi satellite dropping connection
Right to the point: my Orbi system has 2 satellites and 1 main tower. The internet drops/slows down (to the point where internet browsing is not possible) 2-3 times per day randomly without warning o...
This means if your device gets disconnected, unplug the satellite closest to that device.
For anyone with the problem, ^ this is the ONLY solution. Netgear hasn't done squat to fix this, and its been eons. This, and never buy another Netgear product again. If you are even considering the Orbi, DON'T BUY IT!
Still, there is the option go install firmware 1.11.0.20 (or earlier), and the system will work as expected. I'm now happy with my Orbi.
- It's not an acceptable solution to be forced to use old firmware without all announced functionality, just to have a functional device.
If you buy something else, let's say a TV, would you be happy if it turns off now and then, and the solution is to only watch certain channels? It works so it's ok...- Of course, if there is funtionality you really need in newer version, that is a problem. But if you simply are after a stable wifi coverage in all of your house, like me, downgrading to older workable firmware is a perfect solution. There is no funtionality I ask for in the newer versions of the firmware and I will rather wait for a stable version before upgrading again.
- I know, I'm just frustrated with companies using resources to develop new functionality before the basic functions are stable.
Netgear's not alone, I've seen this with other brands aswell. They develop all these bells and whistles functionality and use it in ads to sell. Then when everything go south the solution is often to not use those new functions....
But it keeps auto updating to the newest version automatically after a while! I have never had any item that upgrades their firmware automatically! Crazy and silly. Netgear please get your act together!
- Liverpool, see post 73 which contains links to how to stop autoupdate.
