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kevindubs
Mar 16, 2021Star
RBR50 intermittent DNS lookup issues
I have RBR50 (Firmware V2.7.2.104), with one RBS50 satellite, connected to a CM1000v2 cable modem, Comcast ISP. Starting 3/14, I sporadically get DNS lookup errors. I've tried setting DNS servers t...
FURRYe38
Mar 16, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Also check your NTP settings. Make sure they are correct and test the DST option to make sure the time is correct.
kevindubs
Mar 16, 2021Star
I will try factory reset tomorrow.
No to Armour and Circle.
Basically the same setup we've always had, except for firmware updates. Had the Orbi for years and modem for almost 1 year.
NTP is GMT-5, uto adjust for DST, use defalt NETGEAR NTP and the time is correct.
- FURRYe38Mar 16, 2021Guru - Experienced User
When was the FW updated and when did you first notice this problem?
- kevindubsMar 16, 2021Star
First noticed Sunday 3/14. Seems to happen more in the evening.
I don't remember when I updated FW, but I don't think it was in the past week.
Knock on wood, but I've never really had any issues with my Orbi.
One other thing is I live in an apt building (been here almost a year) and we did get a new tenant next door on Snday. Not sure if that could cause anything.
- NoNo_BadDogMar 16, 2021Star
I had the same exact issue. FW 2.7.2.104. Been running since release. Intermittent DNS lookup issues. First noticed Sunday 3/14. Seems to happen more that evening and even this morning. I tried changing to vaious DNS providers and the issue remained. Ended up doing a full factory reset and reconfigure. That seems to have resolved the issue. My theory is there is a day light savings time bug at the root of this...