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OrbiOS 2.1.4 availability
A quick update. We're about to release an updated version of OrbiOS 2.1.4 in the next few days through our auto-update mechanism for all Orbi models. When it goes live, you should see a prompt in t...
protojah wrote:
The only issue now is the fact that if there is a power outage, wired backhaul doesnt work, I have to unplug the ethernet cable, let the satellites sync wirelessly then plug in the cable after 5 minutes.
My Orbi router (and my cable modem) are powered by a UPS. My 2 Orbi satellites are just plugged into the wall. I haven't had my wired backhaul drop after a power outage. Just speculating, it may be sufficient to keep the main router powered through an outage.
RocketSquirrel wrote:
protojah wrote:
The only issue now is the fact that if there is a power outage, wired backhaul doesnt work, I have to unplug the ethernet cable, let the satellites sync wirelessly then plug in the cable after 5 minutes.
My Orbi router (and my cable modem) are powered by a UPS. My 2 Orbi satellites are just plugged into the wall. I haven't had my wired backhaul drop after a power outage. Just speculating, it may be sufficient to keep the main router powered through an outage.
So we should buy a UPS for the Orbi router because the Orbi firmware is bugged?
manuel-c23 wrote:
So we should buy a UPS for the Orbi router because the Orbi firmware is bugged?
No, you should buy a UPS for the modem & router to keep your network alive during a power outage.
RocketSquirrel wrote:
manuel-c23 wrote:
So we should buy a UPS for the Orbi router because the Orbi firmware is bugged?
No, you should buy a UPS for the modem & router to keep your network alive during a power outage.
I don't need that. I just need a fix for the wired backhaul bug after a router reboot.
Is there a beta Firmware available or in the works that addresses the wired backhaul bug?
