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jeraboom
Oct 13, 2017Star
Orbi V2.0.0.74 - iPhones constantly losing Internet connectivity (but not WiFi connectivity)
I think I've been more than patient with my 6-month-old Orbi System, but this is getting ridiculous. Since "upgrading" to V2.0.0.74, our iPhones are constantly losing their Internet connectivity. The...
SuperSeven
Mar 21, 2018Guide
Logged in to disable ipv6. Already disabled, so no magic fix here for me
Jorgy
Mar 21, 2018Aspirant
What Orbi firmware are you running? The problem is that ios defaults to trying to use IPv6 even though it’s not enabled in the router. The Orbi responds to ios by supplying IPv6 DNS addresses. Ios doesn’t have a disable IPv6 setting like Android and Windows has.
Try upgrading the Orbi "current" firmware of 2.0.1.4 to 2.1.2.18. Make sure IPv6 is disabled. Go into your iOS device and "Forget" your WiFi setting. Scan for your WiFi and connect. This worked for me.
- russellmoran99Mar 21, 2018LuminaryMy iPhone is ios11 and I don’t see IPV6 being used at anytime. Also, I have the latest Orbi firmware and IPV6 has been desabked since day 1.