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RBR50 out of nowhere is losing connectivity 5-7 random times a day
So, I am relatively technical and out of nowhere by Orbi Mesh has lost its mind. Spent two weeks with Spectrum to make sure everything is perfect between the Node and my House and then with Spect...
I am not sure why my REPLYs keep disappearing, so this is out of order.
As you can see, the WLAN access came back.....
that address is not on my Orbi
So I have followed your thread a bit. Pretty much same setup, Spectrum CABLE, ORBI 3000.
My issue that that like clockwork, every 10 minutes the Orbi seems to be doing a reset and I would lose connection to Pluto.
Had read online that Access Control seemed to be wonky after updating to FW 2.7.5.6 and that is when I started having this issue. Disabled AC but problem persisted after a few days and AC does not seem to work correctly. Was hoping this was widespread and Netgear would have released a patch to Firmware.
I notice it while watching PlutoTV when connected to the satellite either via wired port or WiFi.
Found out tonight If I plug in direct to Cable Modem everything works fine except of course I no longer have my Orbi mesh throughout my house.
Will troubleshoot the satellite and maybe revert back one FW version. Will report back.
Did a manual FW update to V2.7.5.6 on satellite then router. Same issue...reset every 10 minutes
Did manual update to V2.7.5.4 on both and viola. No more resetting every 10 minutes.
Wow...so now we need Netgear to figure out what the heck is going on...oh wait, they wont though, because they want you to buy new devices. (i get it I guess, but geez)
Mine has been stable (0 drops) since cleaning out the nonsense on Access Control. (who knows if that is related)
I am wondering if I stick with 2.7.5.6 or not....mmmmmmmmm
And are you also using ISP DNS or did you keep the custom one I recommended to you?
Seems like clearing out the Access Controls, using custom DNS and a FR seems to have fixed your issue. I don't feel this was a FW issue or bug.
Orbi AC series is EoL so only major security issues found by NG would be fixed. Router mfrs don't keep developing old stuff. There generally is a time limit in years then they cut them off. IF you feel that stock FW isn't working, Voxel has and does update the 50 series with FW on his platform. I had tried it years ago and works well and can load some additional tools if you get into that kind of stuff. Some cavates to be aware of. Others using it post there that it works pretty good.
I had a 50 series online at my home this past July to check something for a friend of mine with this version of FW. Had it online for 3 days and saw know issues. Ran great. If there wasn't something else newer or I needed, i'd probably keep the 50 series online. Most mature system and has been generally most stable in past years as it matured.
