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MadDogD
Aspirant
Oct 30, 2025

I also just installed a new 770 with one satellite

I also just installed a new 770 with one satellite. And it was dropping the WiFi a few times a day. Was going to figure out how to return it when I came across a Reddit thread talking about known issues with firmware version 10.5.20.3. All sorts of stability issues, dropping WiFi, especially if you have a few 2.4Ghz devices like cameras. The thread indicated that 10.5.19.x was even worse then 10.5.20.x. It recommended manually reverting back to 10.5.18.3. I pulled the older downloads off the NetGear site (router different firmware than satellite(s)) and immediately failed at installing either package. Turns out you have to update from a hardwired ethernet device. The updates went smoothly once I figured that out. I've been up and running without issues for the past 23 hours so far - prior to updating I would have dropped WiFi at least 2 or 3 times by now. Oh, you'll want to disable the Orbi Auto Firmware Update on the Online Update tab.

 

Hope this helps...

orbi 770 series

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    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Oct 31, 2025

      I currently have my 770 series online and doing more monitoring. Was only for over 20days with v.20.3 FW loaded. Saw no issues. Working with one RBS now wirelessly connected and doing some monitoring between the RBS and an AX210 wifi adapter. 

    • MadDogD's avatar
      MadDogD
      Aspirant
      Nov 01, 2025

      Yes it is. I did some wifi speed testing with my iPhone last night and discovered the satellite wasn't broadcasting. I didn't check it directly after the firmware install other than to see it on the Orbi app. After a restart, download speeds at that end of the house went from the low 200s to about 1200. I'm getting about 1600 at the modem (non-wifi) from Xfinitiy. I'll keep an eye on the speeds to see if it drops in the next couple of days...