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Orbi WiFi 6 Router AX6000 / RBR850 New Firmware V3.1.6.11_1.1.5
What is new? My wish list: 1.Wireless connectivity to Orbi Outdoor WiFi Range Extender (RBS50Y) since it is only wireless with no Ethernet ports. 2. Wireless connectivity to RBS50 satellite. It wa...
I actually had the exact same issue.
There is a firmware bug with the new AX Orbis and 1080p Apple TV on wifi connected to the Router. I have another 4K Apple TV connected to the Satellite which didn’t seem to have the issue.
It somehow breaks streaming entirely and there’s no good fix except rebooting the AppleTV and Orbi. I actually switched back to my AC Orbis for a while and almost returned the AX until I saw the new firmware.
I THINK the new firmware fixes it though. I upgraded to the latest, then did a factory reset of both the router and satellite. Things have been MUCH more stable all around. The previous firmware had some random issues where my WiFi6 iPhone would stall and require me to turn on and off wifi. And my Nest cameras would occasionally lose connection.
But with the latest firmware (and factory reset) it’s been rock solid!
I’m using the default settings for everything pretty much, WPA 2.
There is a firmware bug with the new AX Orbis and 1080p Apple TV on wifi connected to the Router. I have another 4K Apple TV connected to the Satellite which didn’t seem to have the issue.
It somehow breaks streaming entirely and there’s no good fix except rebooting the AppleTV and Orbi. I actually switched back to my AC Orbis for a while and almost returned the AX until I saw the new firmware.
I THINK the new firmware fixes it though. I upgraded to the latest, then did a factory reset of both the router and satellite. Things have been MUCH more stable all around. The previous firmware had some random issues where my WiFi6 iPhone would stall and require me to turn on and off wifi. And my Nest cameras would occasionally lose connection.
But with the latest firmware (and factory reset) it’s been rock solid!
I’m using the default settings for everything pretty much, WPA 2.
Wow it’s been so odd of a issue I can’t believe someone else is seeing it as well. But I wonder if the fw release is regional as I’m just not seeing it. I’ve done a factory reset as well(which stinks because I’ve renamed all my connected devices and you lose that on a reset) and still doesn’t show to the fw you’ve listed. I’ve google searched it, checked the support page for the rbk852 and still all I see is the 3.1.5.23 and not the 3.1.6.11 that the thread was originally for, the fw you’ve been able to upgrade to. Anyone else seeing a link or been able to/not been able to get to this newer fw?
- That’s a bummer. I’m assuming beta testers accounts for the difference here on why some have it and some don’t?
I’ll give it a bit more time but in our household it’s been a fairly debilitating bug that’s wearing thin. We’ve cut the cord so our only source of tv is those appletv boxes. a quick hot fix could have been sent out imo but it is what it is I suppose. I’ll return if it goes on for much longer and stick with something that works. It’s a ‘release to retail and beta test later’ world these days.
sabeens wrote:
That’s a bummer. I’m assuming beta testers accounts for the difference here on why some have it and some don’t?
I’ll give it a bit more time but in our household it’s been a fairly debilitating bug that’s wearing thin. We’ve cut the cord so our only source of tv is those appletv boxes. a quick hot fix could have been sent out imo but it is what it is I suppose. I’ll return if it goes on for much longer and stick with something that works. It’s a ‘release to retail and beta test later’ world these days.- I’m not a beta tester — I think they accidentally put it up perhaps. I went to the Orbi update page and forced the update as soon as I saw it was live.
My guess is Netgear is still testing it so pulled it back.
Hopefully they will release it soon — my network has bee SOLID and the AppleTV 1080 hasn’t crashed since. This is up on the beta forum for those who wanna give it a try. Contact Christian_R for access.
