I am looking forward to the release of this update for the RBR850 ans RBS850.
My problem is different from most users. I have a router (peplink Balance 20X) between my Modem (in Bridge mode) and my Orbi RBR850.
When I use the Orbi in Router mode, most things works (with occasionally the connection between the RBR850 and one of the satellite that goes down).
When I use the Orb in AP mode, the peplink does the routing and everything seems to work fine for a few hours to a few days. Then suddenly all my IoT devices cant resolve some DNS queries (Google Nest Hubs, Homepod Mini, Samsung Smart TVs, Philips Hue hub, PlayStation, ...).
Macs, iPads and iPhones works fine (except League of Legends, and a few more games...). And some device have strange problems. For example I can update the playstation but I cannot connect to the PSN.
If I switch back the Orbi in Router mode, everything start to work fine again, but I have a double NAT. I think the Orbi Router caches and/or intercepts some DNS queries and there is a bug, EVEN IN AP MODE !!
I am looking forward to the release of this update for the RBR850 ans RBS850.
My problem is different from most users. I have a router (peplink Balance 20X) between my Modem (in Bridge mode) and my Orbi RBR850.
When I use the Orbi in Router mode, most things works (with occasionally the connection between the RBR850 and one of the satellite that goes down).
When I use the Orb in AP mode, the peplink does the routing and everything seems to work fine for a few hours to a few days. Then suddenly all my IoT devices cant resolve some DNS queries (Google Nest Hubs, Homepod Mini, Samsung Smart TVs, Philips Hue hub, PlayStation, ...).
Macs, iPads and iPhones works fine (except League of Legends, and a few more games...). And some device have strange problems. For example I can update the playstation but I cannot connect to the PSN.
If I switch back the Orbi in Router mode, everything start to work fine again, but I have a double NAT. I think the Orbi Router caches and/or intercepts some DNS queries and there is a bug, EVEN IN AP MODE !!
That sounds like some good news - after more than a year - if the beta firmware for the 7 series fixes the DNS Issue. Does make you wonder why isn't there any beta firmware for the 8 series. And why wouldn't Netgear just post the beta firmware, or why doesn't the moderator make a post in this thread.
I am not sure if my Orbi AX will ever be used a router going forward. The capabilities of the Orbi AX are limited and the DNS / DHCP mechanism is also working a bit different compared to Asus. I am getting a really good user experience with the Orbi AX as expensive access point and my old Asus router doing the routing work.
I am not sure if my Orbi AX will ever be used a router going forward. The capabilities of the Orbi AX are limited and the DNS / DHCP mechanism is also working a bit different compared to Asus. I am getting a really good user experience with the Orbi AX as expensive access point and my old Asus router doing the routing work.
Same here. After running the Orbi as AP and Asus for routing duties, I am never going back to using the Orbi standalone again. While it does great for wireless duty, it's routing and controls totally s*ck compared to the Asus. Next upgrade will be totally Netgear free for me.
Wait 6 months to a full year, if it actually exists. How easy it is to claim access to a beta and then say the NDA prevents showing screenshot proof lest legal issues.
If it's true, now I'll be angry how long it takes to come to consumers. If it's false, thanks for kicking the hornets nest of customer dissatisfaction.
Wait 6 months to a full year, if it actually exists. How easy it is to claim access to a beta and then say the NDA prevents showing screenshot proof lest legal issues.
If it's true, now I'll be angry how long it takes to come to consumers. If it's false, thanks for kicking the hornets nest of customer dissatisfaction.
I have updated my router and two satellites to the beta firmware, v3.2.19.4. I reset the network connections and manually rebooted all three devices (router, satellite, satellite in that order). After releasing and renewing device IP settings on a device I knew had issues, I (so far) have not had issues with that device (after trying to get it to break for about 30 seconds, I could not).
I will keep the community updated, but I am hopeful.Thank you, @Christian_R for providing the beta firmware.
Rich G
P.S. The config of the dnsmasq run line does not appear to be changed, so I'm not sure what they changed:
DNSBench shows better performance than outside router for DNS lookups except for 'cached' - I am assuming that dnsmasq is still providing no caching capability on the router. I've structured my layout to point the Orbi at the DMZ router DNS and utilize it for cached entries - at 7 ms delay, it's probably not going to be noticeable. We'll see when I boot up the games later today.
It did change. They did exactly what I was doing before. And it should work just fine. They moved resolve.conf from /tmp to /tmp/dns If this is how it runs in the new firmware that will solve all of the dns issues.
Just wanted to post as a bystandard that I appreciate the community pushing towards a resolution on this. I've had the RBR850 for about 3 months and have been patiently waiting for a solution to the DNS issue (as I experience it as well). I'll be monitoring this thread in the hopes that beta firmware comes out for series 8 in the near future. Thanks!
I have 7 series and do not own 8.I was told about possible certification for Series 7 this week. Based on that information, other may follow next week.
Has not been mentioned about a beta or any updates as of yet for the 8 series Orbi. I presume they have that in the pipe. NG doesn't post when that will be forth coming. We all hope it will be soon.
