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New - NetGear Orbi Firmware Version 2.3.0.32 now available...
FW 2.3.0.32 is now available on our support site :
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBK50.aspx#download
RBR/RBS 50 Series Only.
To manually update the firmware, there is a need to ...
I would reset both router and satellite and setup from scratch and see how things go. 25 feet maybe too close. If you can't move the satellite a bit farther out, you can try to set the power output level from 100% to 75% and see if this helps with the distance.
walkerx wrote:
well updated to the latest firmware on my new orbi's and this is what i've found so far
1) still no improvement in connection with satellites after reboot of main orbi, still takes 5 minutes plus for the satellites to show in the status of software.
2) connection for satellites, still show as 5ghz wifi even though one is using wired backhaul
3) still no access via mobile app if connected via a satellite
4) accessing gui interface of satellite from pc can be slow
5) wired satellite knows which devices are connected via wire, so knows connected via wire
6) satellite using wifi backhaul, constantly disconnecting (approximately 25ft away from main orbi) and going through config sync again
I shouldn't have to reset everything and start from scratch again, not only that its a pain in the neck having to move everything so they in the same room so can get it configured and setup.
Even the initial install took a couple of hours of getting it working and that was when they were next to each other and using the mobile app.
Overall, setting up the orbi's have been worse than setting any other part of my network
Sometimes it's needed. You should be able to make a backup, factory reset and then restore the backup.
walkerx wrote:
I shouldn't have to reset everything and start from scratch again, not only that its a pain in the neck having to move everything so they in the same room so can get it configured and setup.
Even the initial install took a couple of hours of getting it working and that was when they were next to each other and using the mobile app.
Overall, setting up the orbi's have been worse than setting any other part of my network