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DarenH
Nov 18, 2023Tutor
The Internet connection stops working
When I originally brought my router in March I had the same problem I have with this update. The Internet connection stops working. I still have WiFi access and can connect to the router and perform ...
DarenH
Jan 06, 2024Tutor
Updated to latest (v7.2.6.21) and within hours the connection died between the router and ONT. I’ve just done a factory reset and now the WiFi/Internet feels faster than it was over the last week. I’ll post again if I still have problems, and I’ll try to come back in a few weeks and update if not.
FURRYe38
Jan 07, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Let see how it does after the FR you did...
DarenH wrote:
Updated to latest (v7.2.6.21) and within hours the connection died between the router and ONT. I’ve just done a factory reset and now the WiFi/Internet feels faster than it was over the last week. I’ll post again if I still have problems, and I’ll try to come back in a few weeks and update if not.
- DarenHFeb 13, 2024Tutor
Not had much luck, still had the occasional drop out, this was rock solid when I reverted to 4.xx.xx in December.
What I have noticed is that the LED on the front of the router keeps flashing white when working, which implies it’s not fully configured.
Last time I only reset the router, I’ve just done a full reset on the router and the satellite and gone through the app to do the setup and this time the LED has gone out, I hope this is a resolution to the problem.
I also noticed my upload speeds were limited to about 90Mbs which I’ve had since December when I downgraded the router to the 4.xx.xx version of the firmware, this has now gone and upload speeds are back to 600Mbs! I hope this is the resolution and I have no more disconnections. If not I guess it’s back to v4.xx.xx
I’ll post back again in the future once I’m happy this is resolved or not.
Thanks for your help.
- FURRYe38Feb 13, 2024Guru - Experienced User
If the front LED on the RBR turns ON WHITE or PINK, be sure to have the ISP check on there side. Issues at this level can can will cause problems seen on the RBR.
Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System- DarenHFeb 13, 2024Tutor
Ok very strange, now I only have access from one device, other devices including the orbi say disconnected from Internet, but I’m posting this using the same router and WiFi network?!?
Router light is currently purple, so how does this work considering there’s no cellular capabilities on this device?
I do not believe this has anything to do with my ISP or the ONT, as I said before downgrading to v4 resolves my connectivity issues.
And if it was my ISP how is this device still working when others have failed?