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EdFerreira
Sep 14, 2021Apprentice
New V4.6.3.16
Hi all, Installed yesterday the new beta firmware V4.6.3.16. Got some improvements in the wireless connections but totally broke my lan wired stability. I have been quiet and reading the feedback bu...
FURRYe38
Sep 14, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What do you mean it "totally broke my lan wired stability"?
What is actually happening?
Is the RBS directly connected to the RBR or is there a LAN switch in between? If so, brand and model please.
It's recommended to factory reset the RBR and RBS and setup from scratch. I would also include a pull power OFF for 2 minutes then back ON as well including the modem.
EdFerreira
Sep 14, 2021Apprentice
SBS is linked wired. It freezes constantly (if i disconnect the cable, it will link via wifi and works correctly). Was not doing that before. Yes, connected directly. I would wireshark it normally but in this case i'll not even bother with that. So they fixed wifi and broke routing. Good job. This is in a controlled lab environment, no external devices causing issues. Believe me, i know firmware development. Never seen anything like this...