I’ve been having a lot of issues with WiFi handoff between router/satellites since this update. Never had any issues before and now most devices don’t hand off when I’m moving around my home—I end up having to disconnect and reconnect to WiFi. Anyone else having this issue?
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz. Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see: Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Set Short preamble instead of Long preamble modes. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? IF this doesn't resolve anything you can downgrade back to last working FW version.
@bdela wrote: I’ve been having a lot of issues with WiFi handoff between router/satellites since this update. Never had any issues before and now most devices don’t hand off when I’m moving around my home—I end up having to disconnect and reconnect to WiFi. Anyone else having this issue?
@bdela wrote: I’ve been having a lot of issues with WiFi handoff between router/satellites since this update. Never had any issues before and now most devices don’t hand off when I’m moving around my home—I end up having to disconnect and reconnect to WiFi. Anyone else having this issue?
My RBK50 V2 (1R+1S) on FW 2.3.5.34AU has been working pretty good for about 4 months. Have about 12 devices on the network covering around 900 sq meters. Might consider adding one more satellite to enhance the signal. However here NZ netgear doesn't offer single satellite (only an outdoor satellite which doesn't have LAN port and a bit pricey)
Everything was good with this firmware until I tried to add an additional device (iPad).
It connects to main router fine with full access BUT the synced satellite will not allow access (my admin setting was to disallow new devices, but I authorized the iPad).
Clearly there is an issue with setting updates reaching the satellite. In fact, I have no logs from the satellite reaching the main router.
Once again Netgear has displayed its ineptitude in maintaining core functionality. Not much different than Apple releasing an iPhone update which breaks the ability to make a call.
Everything was good with this firmware until I tried to add an additional device (iPad).
It connects to main router fine with full access BUT the synced satellite will not allow access (my admin setting was to disallow new devices, but I authorized the iPad).
Clearly there is an issue with setting updates reaching the satellite. In fact, I have no logs from the satellite reaching the main router.
Once again Netgear has displayed its ineptitude in maintaining core functionality. Not much different than Apple releasing an iPhone update which breaks the ability to make a call.
.zip files are both Windows and Mac supporting. Both Windows and Mac have built in package file handlers to unpack the .zip file. They may not work if the .zip file was downloaded as corrupt or not fully downloaded correctly.
First manually download the RBS and RBR FW files from here.
Use a wired PC for this process. Safari(Mac), IE11(Windows), Firefox or Opera browsers are recommended.
Log into the RBSs web page and send the FW file there first.
Then send the RBR FW file lastly.
Factory reset the RBS and RBR and setup from scratch. After makeing sure the system works after setting up, be sure to make a backup configuration to file for safe keeping. This saves time if a reset is needed again.
I recommend keeping this method, as it's a proven method I and others have been using for years to update router FW.
I have tried downloading the file again (5 times now) and get this error each time I try to open it. Its is a .img file which is why I queried if it was a windows file in the zip archive?
I have tried downloading the file again (5 times now) and get this error each time I try to open it. Its is a .img file which is why I queried if it was a windows file in the zip archive?
