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WarIsPeace
Nov 03, 2019Star
Orbi satellite losing connection with router
I have had my Orbi mesh system for close to a year. For the past month or so, I have been experiencing random satellite drop connections. There is no indication from the affected satellite of its a...
- Retired_MemberNov 06, 2019
V2.5.0.38 is your problem.
If you can, try to revert the firmware to an older version.
WarIsPeace
Nov 06, 2019Star
No modem. Direct ethernet connection from fiber to Orbi router. Besides, if you read my post, I've tried two different ISP's. And I have searched and implemented all the other troubleshooting methods you have mentioned in your post to no avail. It took me far too many hours and headaches to finally arrive at the conclusion that the problem is with Orbi. I need to thank Netgear for releasing buggy as @#$% firmware. One would think they'd field-test their own @#$% before releasing this turd to the public. Who does Netgear think he is? Apple?
Anyways, just flushed both satellites to 2.3.5.30. Let's see how they hold up.