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OrbiDissapoint
Mar 04, 2018Tutor
Totally disappointed - avoid Orbi
I have spend hours trying to fix something that should be so basic. I don’t want any complex features, just simple basic reliable internet connection. My old, very old Apple AirPort Extreme seemed ...
KHardy
Mar 04, 2018Initiate
I have the same problem. My family complains about constant outages and my wife and son regulary have to hard reboot to restore connectivity. My wife gave up and connected via the XFinity cable box -- NEXT DOOR!
I am shocked at how terrible my Orbi experience has been. This has been a problem for over six months of updates.
Brain29
Mar 04, 2018Apprentice
I had crazy outages I had to drop to 2.0.1.4 newer versions would drop like crazy for no reason and things have been stable so far -- also if you have a google home/ chromecast (unplug them)- andriod phone 8.1 you need to update google play services because it will ddos your network (dont wait for your device to update itself just download the apk)
bad firmware and other company bugs -- its the perfect storm for dissapointment