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OrbiOS 2.1.1
The Orbi team at NETGEAR is aware that some users are experiencing higher than expected Orbi Router reboots, special characters in WiFi Passwords and WiFi / Internet disconnects. We believe these is...
Let me give you a quick update on where NETGEAR is with the OrbiOS.
Just before Christmas break, we paused the distribution of OrbiOS 2.1. Very soon, we're about to restart the distribution of a slightly updated version of the beta (2.1.2). In addition to the major new features introduced in 2.1 (e.g. Circle, Ethernet Backhaul), this firmware is expected to address the high CPU issue, as well as the special character in PSK issue as well as support for the Outdoor Orbi. Check Release Notes for complete list.
We are continuing to work on the issues with Google devices that have been documented in the press (several users have provided links here).
My recommendation is that you should either use the Orbi Mobile App (if you haven't seen it recently, check it out, we've made some major improvements) or the Web UI to check for new firmware or wait until your system gets auto-upgraded.
To answer your question, Stars_fan. When Orbi are connected over Ethernet backhaul, the 5GHz band becomes hot standby.
Orbi Product Management
DarrenM wrote:This beta firmware only fixes the issues that amit posted in bullet points all other issues are still being debugged and worked on to be fixed in upcoming betas and firmware releases.
DarrenM
Thanks Darren. When you say only fixes those issues, can I assume KRACK is also considered an "issue" (by your definition) as well, meaning the beta does not include the KRACK patch that 2.1.x.x do, correct?
Okay, here goes. I pulled out the Eero, and put the Orbi back in with the new firmware to see how it goes. I want this to work so I can save myself $500 and return the Eero system. That said, if the Orbi isn't any better than it has been, the Eero becomes the permanent fixture. Wish me luck.
-Grey
I’ve removed the Orbi despite the new beta firmware. Whole system rebooted itself again after only 4 hours ... so it’s back to either google wifi (that I like) or the new Eero Pro 3 pack (wired). Orbi worked well ... until it started rebooting itself and dis connecting the 45 devices connected to it. Just can’t have an unreliable central machine like that.
After one night with the beta my MacBook remained connected, as did my desktop, BUT my iphone and iPad were not. Had to forget the ssid and rejoin for them to work.
Seems the beta still has a few bugs within
We have 3 ipads and 3 iphones.....no issues here. Mac Mini is fine also, however it is wired.
