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New RBR850 / RBS850 Series Firmware Version v3.2.17.12 Released
New Features and Enhancements: Supports the new device notification feature Includes some security enhancements Security Fixes: Fixes security vulnerabilities. For more information about sec...
Thanks!
So far, so good here after upgrading. It's been boringly working away since and no complaints from my IOT devices especially the NestCams that will let me know if the WiFi is flakey. So that's all good. I have it LAG connected to a CM1150V cablemodem for the WAN and on the LAN side, a GS116Ev2 switch. I finally put the Satellite back on the WiFi backhaul; not sure which is better, but it is theoretically faster than wired - either seems fine. All working well and snappy speeds.
I had been using an AC3000/RBK53 setup for a good while before and it was mostly solid too, but the AX30K is faster and a more responsive GUI too.
Thanks for the feedback. Glad it's working well for you. Mines been doing the same for a good while now.
Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Helps save time if a reset is needed.
Enjoy. :smileywink:
bullm00n wrote:So far, so good here after upgrading. It's been boringly working away since and no complaints from my IOT devices especially the NestCams that will let me know if the WiFi is flakey. So that's all good. I have it LAG connected to a CM1150V cablemodem for the WAN and on the LAN side, a GS116Ev2 switch. I finally put the Satellite back on the WiFi backhaul; not sure which is better, but it is theoretically faster than wired - either seems fine. All working well and snappy speeds.
I had been using an AC3000/RBK53 setup for a good while before and it was mostly solid too, but the AX30K is faster and a more responsive GUI too.
- So I updated my RBR850 and 2 RBS850s. Finally after 6 months the speed test is working again after the last firmware update killed that capability. Network now seems to be strong with one exception. Once or twice a day, the 5GHZ signal on one of my Sattelites will drop to zero for about 1 minute then come back up. Not a problem unless you are on zoom. I have NetSpot installed so I can see all of the signals (2.4 and 5 ghz) each from the router and 2 Sattelites ... 6 in all graphically displayed for each 10 seconds. Out of no where the 5 GHZ channel just drops and then Comes back. I’m in a rural area without any competing other LANS nearby. Any ideas?
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and Orbi system been performed since last update?
Try swapping RBS locations with each other to see if the problem follows.
Might try a manual FW re-load of the RBS.
Try a factory reset and setup from scratch.Thanks Furrye38.
I had previously performed the reboot of all three devices and the modem.
Thanks for your suggestion to swap the Satellite locations. Today I swapped the RBS850s with oneanother.
- The problem was with RBS850 #2, which I moved out of my home office to the other side of the house.
- When I moved RBS850#1 into my home office, the 5GHZ channel no longer dropped.
Therefore, Id conclude its not a network or electronic interference issue.
Tomorrow, I will set up my Mac with Hubspot next to RBS850 #1 to see if the signal drops in its new location on the opposite side of the home.
- If the signal drops on #1 in its new location, then I'll reinstall the firmware on it, and then reboot the whole network.
- If the signal still drops on #1, then I will do a factory reset on just #1.
- If its still an issue on #1, would you conclude that it is likely a hardware issue with the Sattelite #1?
Interesting thought however,... the #1 RBS850 is the one that I bought along with the RBR850 as part of a paired set March a year ago. The #2 RBS850 was an additional sattelite that I bought last July. Counterintuitive that it might be a pairing issue, since the problematic one is the one that came pre-shipped with the router... hmmm.
Thanks again
Chuck