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OrbiOS 2.1.1
The Orbi team at NETGEAR is aware that some users are experiencing higher than expected Orbi Router reboots, special characters in WiFi Passwords and WiFi / Internet disconnects. We believe these is...
Let me give you a quick update on where NETGEAR is with the OrbiOS.
Just before Christmas break, we paused the distribution of OrbiOS 2.1. Very soon, we're about to restart the distribution of a slightly updated version of the beta (2.1.2). In addition to the major new features introduced in 2.1 (e.g. Circle, Ethernet Backhaul), this firmware is expected to address the high CPU issue, as well as the special character in PSK issue as well as support for the Outdoor Orbi. Check Release Notes for complete list.
We are continuing to work on the issues with Google devices that have been documented in the press (several users have provided links here).
My recommendation is that you should either use the Orbi Mobile App (if you haven't seen it recently, check it out, we've made some major improvements) or the Web UI to check for new firmware or wait until your system gets auto-upgraded.
To answer your question, Stars_fan. When Orbi are connected over Ethernet backhaul, the 5GHz band becomes hot standby.
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this has been worse than 2.1.1.16 in my case. Since updating last night, I've had 2 or 3 router reboots, 1 satellite reboot, and 1 maybe two dropping all wifi connections.
I did not reset the router after updating. I just updated and ran it. Need to work at home today so going back to 2.0.0.74
Blcklab wrote:this has been worse than 2.1.1.16 in my case. Since updating last night, I've had 2 or 3 router reboots, 1 satellite reboot, and 1 maybe two dropping all wifi connections.
I had a mod PM me about having any Android 8.0 devices in my household because that fix is NOT in this beta, closest thing I have to an Android device is a Chromecast which wasn't turned on during my testing.
I do. However I haven't noticed getting "kicked off" when that device connects or wakes. Sometimes it runs fine. Sometimes not. Either way I need to use my phone at wifi where I live.