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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.
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Any update at all from Netgear about when there might be a new Beta with some additional possible fixes?
I made it 8 days with this beta without any perceived issues but last night roamed from Satellite to Router on an Android 7.0 phone and had the router (but not the satellite) reboot. I do have a chromecast on my network but have unplugged it in case it has impact (use very infrequently).
Interesting comment on the Orbi Pro forum from johngm - Netgear Expert in response to a query about OrbiOS 2.1.1
"Orbi Pro is on a separate software release schedule and therefore is not subjected to issues which may show up in the standard Orbi releases. In this case of common functionality we will typically release on the Orbi product first to reduce the likelihood of a service disruption for business customers."
So those who are thinking of trading up to the Pro at least know there will have been additional testing by the standard Orbi users before it is applied the Pro.