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Andy_Shiekh's avatar
Andy_Shiekh
Aspirant
Dec 02, 2025

MK83 firmware 1.1.8.20 problems

MK83 firmware 1.1.8.20 came out yesterday (Dec 1st 2025)

and I find the satellite keeps disconnecting.

 

Restoring to version 1.1.7.14 fixes the issue.

 

Anyone else seeing this?

mk8x

10 Replies

  • Andy_Shiekh's avatar
    Andy_Shiekh
    Aspirant
    Dec 07, 2025

    If it helps, running the router on 1.1.7.14 and the satellites on 1.1.8.20 is problem free.

  • Chrisetate23's avatar
    Chrisetate23
    Initiate
    Dec 03, 2025

    I have also had this problem earlier today, the satellite keeps disconnecting 

  • Andy_Shiekh's avatar
    Andy_Shiekh
    Aspirant
    Dec 03, 2025

    The router first than the satellites (both manually).

     

    All units are separated by more than 30 feet and all was fine initially, but then I started noticing a satellite disconnecting periodically.

    Am back on 1.1.7.14 and see no problems and the units make no attempt to update automatically.

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Dec 03, 2025

      MS need to be updated FIRST, then the MR lastly.

       

      A factory reset should be performed as well after new FW has been loaded. 

       

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 02, 2025

    Did you update the MS first then MR lastly?

    How was the system updated? Manually or was it Automatic? 

     

    Two MS deployed? 

    What is the distance between the router 📡 and satellite(s)🛰️? 30 feet or more is recommended in between MR 📡 and MS 🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wired or wirelessly connected.