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Yld2rob
Feb 05, 2017Luminary
FINALLY got the ORBI not to drop connection!
OK. As some of you know, I have had nothing but disconnects from the Orbi system for the last 2 months (I even exchanged the Orbi system for a new one to ensure I did not get a defective unit). I hav...
- Jul 11, 2017
Hello Everyone
We have release firmware version 1.12.0.18 this firmware has fixes for disconnects and many more I posted the release notes below.
https://kb.netgear.com/000044171/RBR50-Firmware-Version-1-12-0-18
If you are still having issues after updating your Orbi unit you may want to factory reset the Orbi and test again. If you are still having disconnect issues or other issues with this firmware please create a new thread or contact our support team.
http://www.netgear.com/support/contact.aspx
Thanks
DarrenM
Mikey94025
Jun 09, 2017Hero
jleecloak1 wrote:You haven't had them yet but give it time you will.
My 3 Nest cameras have not disconnected once (when my internet did not also go out) ever since November once I disabled beamforming. Please don't make generalized statements without data. Your environment may be unstable but that doesn't mean everyone's is as bad.
jleecloak1
Jun 09, 2017Apprentice
My Orbi disconnecting my devices and rebooting had nothing to do with my environment. I have removed the Orbi from my network and reconnected my ASUS router and have been running smooth every since. Just because you don't have issues doesn't mean everyone else doesn't. You actually look like an idiot for posting that when this message board is flooded with people complaining about the same issue. Have a nice day.