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New - RBE970 / RBE971 Firmware Version 9.12.3.3 Released
New Features: 06/03/2024
Adds support for SG region
Adds FW anti rollback for SG region
Enhancements:
WiFi and backhaul stability improvements
System stability improvements
Topology...
Ya been a long standing issue even with older Orbi systems. Managed switches and Orbi didn't mix. Someone did find that disabling IGMP and Green Ethernet features on managed switches got those working. Most of the time I don't recommend managed switches with Orbi systems. Non managed seems to have been the best option and easiest. The VLAN config seems to solve Orbi BE systems. I haven't had a chance to test Orbi AX yet.
Orbi dropping internet can be other factors as well. ISPs and there equipment are a current known thing here for some ISP that are making changes to there infrastructure that's still on going. People blaming Orbi when we need to take a slower look up stream. Also ISP modems and gateways can be a factor as well. Signal on the line up to the ISP modem as well. Why we ask user what they have and everything in between.
Not ruling out FW as well or Orbi HW. Just trying to help narrow down where the issue is really at.
Also been users posting about the RBR not being cooled right and heat being a factor. Someone put a USB fan on top of there's and it stopped the RBR from loosing internet services. I've always kept a fan on top or under ANY router I have online. Been doing this for many years.
All good information. However one of my switches that one of the RBS go through is a
TRENDnet 24-Port Gigabit GREENnet Switch, QoS, it is not managed, but has the Energy saving function. that never seemed to affect anything before.
Not all switch can be the same. Maybe some differences. Thought should work, seen some with Green Ethernet features cause problems. Why I tend to stick with NG switches if Orbi systems are online.
What about:
Netgear JGS524NA 24-Port 101001000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch
That would or should work. I'm currently using one of these for my main home network. However have a separate non managed switch for the RBS and Dish Hopper system that sits behind the RBR. Been using a GS108T and then daisy chained GS308 for my one RBS down in the basement. Other RBS connected directly to the GS108T. Managed switch and VLAN config on the switch.
How about maybe trying a GS105 or GS305 or MS105 series non managed switches and use one of these with both RBS ethernet connected to this switch behind the RBR as a separate segment switch?
I do have one of the RBS behind the GS105 currently (did that 3 days ago), took it off the trendnet Switch because of the green Energy BS.
has stopped working, no internet to whole house 3 times since Wednesday! I do not have the Second RBS behind a smal 5-port unmanaged yet.
Does the RBS work ok if wirelessly connected to the RBR?
Can you draw up a diagram topology of how the RBR, switches and RBS are all connected. Please but in brand and model# of switches in uses. Please include ports used on the RBR and RBS.
That's always been part of the issue. Even though both RBS's were contented via hardwire, they would float in and out of wireless and wirded mode. Crazy firmware does not allow me to make ti use wired or wireless or both.
Well thats the thing, FW is designed to auto change from wired to wireless should wired go down or not be providing good quality or gets into a bad state for ethernet BH. If wireless, RBS should be stable and maintain good operation in wireless as well. If they don't then need troubleshooting here as well as ethernet configuration.
All fair statements. However I do go back to my Nighthawks setup with zero issues, just not enough range overall. I di run roughly 50-90 connected devices in my home.
What NH products do you have?