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lcalcari
Aspirant
Oct 29, 2020
Solved

Router Firmware update on app or chrome

I have had nothing but problems when using the Orbi RBR50 with three satelites. The satelites will consistently drop out and have to be reset in order to come back online (weekly). I have yet to be a...
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    FURRYe38
    Oct 30, 2020

    Please mark your thread as solved so other will know.

     

    Enjoy. :smileywink:

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 29, 2020

What Firmware version is currently loaded?

 

You can manually download FW files and install them directly to the RBS and RBR...

 

What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite

 

One User Experience/Configuration:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Most-Stable-Orbi-Configuration/m-p/1941087/highlight/true#M97026