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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.
Orbi Product Management
Hey guys, I read this and other post on ORBI firmwares, including the beta one. I am from Hk and bought the RBK53 (1 router and 2 Sat kit).
Firmware version is .74 out of the box. It has been stable since set up on 30-12-2017. I upgraded smoothly to the latest beta firmware to get support for wired backhaul. The upgrade was smooth and the performacne is also stable and satisfactory.
I note many of your guys's firmware version was version 1.x.x.x when out of the box.
Mine was labelled as Made in China, NOT Vietnam as some other has mentioned. I was wondering if the hiccups are hardware-related casue there might be slight difference in parts.
For what it's worth, mine says "made in China" and I'm plagued by the constant reboots.