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I have had major Wifi issues with this new update (7.2.6.21)
I have had major Wifi issues with this new update (7.2.6.21). It was working intense slow and hanging for all devices (probably package drops?). The interface of the RBR750 was fast. For example the ...
ABij wrote:
I noticed 1 thing which might be related. With the OLD firmware, the Orbi admin WebUI said this, what you want:
With the new firmware the status was: Waiting (something like that). Although the same setup and cables are used.
I believe this is a consistent behavior of Orbi routers. When the web interface is opened, that graphic always shows "Waiting" and then changes to "Good". On my old RBR50, it takes about 7 seconds to change. On an RBR750, after entering the admin password, it takes about 7 seconds for the Home Screen to appear, showing "Good".
Does your Home Screen remain on "Waiting" for longer than 7-8 seconds???
Yes, it kept that Internet status. I'll keep running the previous version for now and cannot test things, everyone is annoyed when internet wifi does not working.
Actually you are right, with the previous firmware when the page is initialising it's Waiting, but within half a second it's good.