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Alternatives to orbi?? (considering replacing already)
Currently have RBK853 (router and 2 satellites) failing woefully with all these horrible firmware updates and unfortunately I just don't have the time to be a member of the Netgear Beta testing t...
Wish i knew that before i spent the time downgrading. thanks for the heads up though. fortunately for now I'm in AP mode.
Is there a specific stable recommend firmware?
this one is still glitchy, notifications on mobile can take time to come through and devices don't appear to connect to nearest satellite, they still connect to the orbi router meaning a decrease in speeds when not close to the router.
IT's up to devices to pick and choose where they connect too. Some may not have good roaming features as well.
Try turning down the power output of the RBRs wifi radios from 100% to 50% and see if this changes anything. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
If your in AP mode, you'll be fine on what you have loaded.
stu3886 wrote:
Wish i knew that before i spent the time downgrading. thanks for the heads up though. fortunately for now I'm in AP mode.
Is there a specific stable recommend firmware?
this one is still glitchy, notifications on mobile can take time to come through and devices don't appear to connect to nearest satellite, they still connect to the orbi router meaning a decrease in speeds when not close to the router.