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Orbi AX6000 firmware V3.2.16.6_1.4.4 WiFi access sporadic
Home Setup Calix 716-GE1 ONT -> Orbi RBR850 -> Netgear XS512EM -> Netgear GS110EMX -> Orbi RBS850 x2 (All CAT7 cables and wire runs) Ever since firmware V3.2.16.6_1.4.4 was auto (forced) instal...
Thanks for your response. See the responses below after your questions.
Has a power off for 1 minute then back on been performed since last update? Yes, and just did it again. Will monitor WiFi access for a few days and will hear from the kids if there are issues.
Or try a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? Yes, and just did it again. Will monitor WiFi access for a few days and will hear from the kids if there are issues.
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. At least 30 feet with a floor between them and they are a wired backhaul across CAT7 wire and 10Gps Switch Ports.
You may also run into problems with your model switches you have in between the RBR and RBS.
These are managed switches.
Also both switches have green ethernet features:
"Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE802.3az)
support for maximum power savings"
Something that can cause problems for wired RBS if in between.
Make sure you disable all IGMP protocols on the switches.
If you can, also disable Green ethernet as well.
Thanks again FURRYe38 for your response.
I checked the switches and Power Saving Mode was Disabled on them.
IGMP Snooping was Enabled. Changed it to Disabled.
Ok, lets see how it goes...
Nice having 2.5 and 10Gb switch support. :smileywink:
Please do not listen to netgear or any of the experts they don't know what they are talking about with the Firmware updates if you upgrade your very expensive Orbi AX6000 from the shipped firmware you will regret it and it will preform exactly like originally described in the stream. I had my ISP block the Netgear update URL as a black list site.
I spent 2 days on a customer support call, having me try Mickey Mouse things that I knew wouldn't work. As a former NASA engineer I knew very quickly the Firmware is severly flawed to the point now the 192.168.1.1 web interface no longer works, and the ORBI app on the smartphone doesn't work. I don't dare reboot the router for fear of it messing up my home network.
Right now it is running blind and deaf, but it is still adding items, to the SSID. If you restart your machine you will be helically wrapped around an incline plane. Because I trusted Netgear I ended up taking not one but two RBK852.
DO NOT, I REPETE DO NOT update the Firmware, and if you accidently do, DO NOT not matter what you do reboot the router you will have a $700 paper weight.
DO NOT, I REPETE DO NOT update the Firmware, and if you accidently do, DO NOT not matter what you do reboot the router you will have a $700 paper weight.
Dr. B.D. Sanders