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GrueMaster
Jan 15, 2018Aspirant
Base (router) and Satellite not connecting in AP mode
My satellite doesn't sync with my Router in AP mode. First, my setup is a bit unique (power user mode). I have my Base connected to my home network main unmanaged switch (netgear 1G 16 port unmanag...
DarrenM
Jan 17, 2018Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
Do you have all your orbi units on the same firmware? if the satellite is on a different version than the router it can cause issues. and you can not remotely sync the orbi satellite.
DarrenM
GrueMaster
Jan 18, 2018Aspirant
Yes, both are running the 2.1.2.16 release (was current on Sunday). I see a new release was just recently posted that includes a fix for this. Will try it later this week (copious spare time and all).
- GrueMasterJan 20, 2018Aspirant
Ok, upgrading both to V2.1.2.18 appears to have resolved this issue, thanks.