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bluefish10
Aug 02, 2017Guide
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...
nvt
Oct 01, 2018Apprentice
Quite frankly I have no idea where or why the issue occurs - firmware, hardware who knows. The fact that this thread dates back that long tells you that it has not been resolved as there are still new people buying this device with the expectation of it working and finding it does not. It's disingenuous to suggest we have to prove ourselves to be believed. Why on earth would I make this up? What possible motivation do I have to make up this story and consume even more of my most valuable commodity - time?
What I do know is another Mesh network was stood up and worked flawlessly in 15 mins and did not fail for wired or wireless. Just offering examples of it working doesn't mean there are no problems.
As I have repeatedly stated I am not even commenting on the Wireless network - this device failed for my wired network.
I have tried to navigate the support and have a 33 page document capturing my interactions, and calls.
I had an RMA - returned the device and replaced it with a "new" one as provided (it did not appear new based on the packaging). It worked for <24 hours before the same problem recurred
I've spent *hours* on the phone attempting to talk to technical support including one call that started at 09:34 and I finally gave up having been on hold for 99% of the time at 13:10. I spoke to a total of 2 people on that call for a total of 3+3+1+1+2 = 10 mins out of a total call time of 3 hrs and 36 mins. This btw is only one of multiple calls many >1 hours long mostly of waiting on hold.
* I've interacted with the online support system updating my case and told I will be called back - when they do I'm not available.
* I provided access to my calendar to book a mutually convenient time - they said they were unable to access the URL.
* I offered a window of time to call me back but was told days later the individual was not working and had only just received the message and told, and I quote " My shift starts at 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Eastern Time) "
I appreciate the intention of some on this forum to help and troubleshoot and I have tried much of this but the problem remains and I would not wish this experience on anyone. It crushed my network and consumed huge amounts of my time all to no avail.
The same point remains - for anyone considering this device are you willing to entrust your network to a device which could fail and bring your network down, randomly, for unknown periods of time and with no known method to fix or resolve (short of rebooting every device every 24 hours - and even that's uncertain). I know I would not
skandocious
Oct 07, 2018Guide
Another update— AmpliFi released an update and now it’s AWESOME! I’m getting a consistent 100+ Mbps all throughout my house and it’s no longer interfering with the baby monitor, so it seems their channel selection is much improved (this was cited in their release notes). Incidentally I bought the product right after they released an update that broke everything and people in the support forums were very unhappy, so my first experience with this product was not representative of the correct experience.
Still not as fast as Orbi but rock solid consistent connectivity and much better management. I think I’m finally ready to return the Orbi, will likely do that this week, along with the Linksys Velop which was a train wreck.
I did notice NETGEAR released a firmware update recently. Any word on whether that helped this particular issue?
Still not as fast as Orbi but rock solid consistent connectivity and much better management. I think I’m finally ready to return the Orbi, will likely do that this week, along with the Linksys Velop which was a train wreck.
I did notice NETGEAR released a firmware update recently. Any word on whether that helped this particular issue?
- FURRYe38Oct 07, 2018Guru - Experienced User
skandocious wrote:
Another update— AmpliFi released an update and now it’s AWESOME! I’m getting a consistent 100+ Mbps all throughout my house and it’s no longer interfering with the baby monitor, so it seems their channel selection is much improved (this was cited in their release notes). Incidentally I bought the product right after they released an update that broke everything and people in the support forums were very unhappy, so my first experience with this product was not representative of the correct experience.
Still not as fast as Orbi but rock solid consistent connectivity and much better management. I think I’m finally ready to return the Orbi, will likely do that this week, along with the Linksys Velop which was a train wreck.
I did notice NETGEAR released a firmware update recently. Any word on whether that helped this particular issue?- skandociousOct 07, 2018GuideThat’s not helpful, I literally mentioned that I was aware of the updated release. Has anyone tested it for this issue in this thread? I’m not willing to unpack mine and set it all up again only to find out the issue is still there.
- FURRYe38Oct 07, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Several users say the new version works well for them in that thread. Might give it a read. Sounds like you've already moved on to something else so. I presume it might not. Good Luck.