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Smwoodruff
Apr 29, 2020Guide
RBS50 Satellite Reliability
I have a RBR50 Orbi with two satllites (V2.5.1.8, V2.5.1.16 ) in a three story home configuration, The upper is connected to a cable modem, the satellite on the main floor is ethernet connected mst...
- Apr 29, 2020
Glads it's all working now. As it should. Manual updates work well.
Be sure to do a backup configruation to file.
Please mark your thread as solved so others will know.
My friend is still on his 1st Orbi system and still runing great for him that we installed a couple of years ago:
Smwoodruff wrote:
Thanks - all units are at the same firmware. My original post was about reliability. I was curious about others experience with satellite failures. Two in less than a year seems unusual. Could be just the luck of the draw. All is working with the 2nd replacement. No complaints about support and servicing. Just wondering about WiFi life after warranty.
Smwoodruff
Apr 29, 2020Guide
Thanks - all units are at the same firmware. My original post was about reliability. I was curious about others experience with satellite failures. Two in less than a year seems unusual. Could be just the luck of the draw. All is working with the 2nd replacement. No complaints about support and servicing. Just wondering about WiFi life after warranty.
FURRYe38
Apr 29, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Glads it's all working now. As it should. Manual updates work well.
Be sure to do a backup configruation to file.
Please mark your thread as solved so others will know.
My friend is still on his 1st Orbi system and still runing great for him that we installed a couple of years ago:
Smwoodruff wrote:
Thanks - all units are at the same firmware. My original post was about reliability. I was curious about others experience with satellite failures. Two in less than a year seems unusual. Could be just the luck of the draw. All is working with the 2nd replacement. No complaints about support and servicing. Just wondering about WiFi life after warranty.
- Retired_MemberApr 29, 2020
Manual updates work well
yes if you don't mind spending several days back here in the community seeking help only to be asked to jump through hoops.