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@FURRYe38 Perhaps that would help, but I fear what a factory reset involves. There are many settings, for ports, fixed ip addresses, etc. that would have to be set up again. I am getting pretty tired of these issues with the Orbis!
I see that my ISP sells Google WiFi, 3 units for the price of 2, I am seriously considering this, but I am unsure if they have any HomeKit or other issues to be aware of.
@FURRYe38 Perhaps that would help, but I fear what a factory reset involves. There are many settings, for ports, fixed ip addresses, etc. that would have to be set up again. I am getting pretty tired of these issues with the Orbis!
I see that my ISP sells Google WiFi, 3 units for the price of 2, I am seriously considering this, but I am unsure if they have any HomeKit or other issues to be aware of.
I fully understand the frustration of setting up from a factory reset. Many users have different configurations. Once thru the reset, users have to remember that there is the backup configuration to file. This saves time after doing a reset. The reset help clear out any lingering prior FW and mis-configurations. There may some new FW code that makes older FW code or configurations incompatible, thus a reset is needed.
Factory reset is as last resort. however some users don't even give this a try. When users don't at least try this as a last resort and lest us know that they did, then it its frustrating for us, knowing that the reset has help us and others.
Try the reset and when you get the system setup. Do a Backup of the configuration to file. This is a time saver.
I fully understand the frustration of setting up from a factory reset. Many users have different configurations. Once thru the reset, users have to remember that there is the backup configuration to file. This saves time after doing a reset. The reset help clear out any lingering prior FW and mis-configurations. There may some new FW code that makes older FW code or configurations incompatible, thus a reset is needed.
Try the reset and when you get the system setup. Do a Backup of the configuration to file. This is a time saver.
Ever since i updated, I have had issues with my wifi slowing way down, almost to 10 or 15 when I normally get near 300. Then I have to reboot and it works for a while. Then it happens again. Please help I have the RBR50 V2
I searched downloads for my RBK50 v2 system and the only firmware available to download is the dreaded v2.5.0.38. Can you provide a link to previous versions? I performed a complete reset of my Orbi system (as suggested) and the results arent much better, in fact it seems that the wireless range is not as good as it was prior to this latest firmware update and I have encountered some wifi blackspots in my house again. I need to get this back to a workable state, thank you.
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. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
@Alanandstaci wrote: Ever since i updated, I have had issues with my wifi slowing way down, almost to 10 or 15 when I normally get near 300. Then I have to reboot and it works for a while. Then it happens again. Please help I have the RBR50 V2
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. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
@Alanandstaci wrote: Ever since i updated, I have had issues with my wifi slowing way down, almost to 10 or 15 when I normally get near 300. Then I have to reboot and it works for a while. Then it happens again. Please help I have the RBR50 V2
FYI...the OP is: Orbi Firmware Update 2.5.0.38 so why are you asking all of these of questions. Just tell to them to revert their firmware.
@Alanandstaci wrote: Ever since i updated, I have had issues with my wifi slowing way down, almost to 10 or 15 when I normally get near 300. Then I have to reboot and it works for a while. Then it happens again. Please help I have the RBR50 V2
FYI...the OP is: Orbi Firmware Update 2.5.0.38 so why are you asking all of these of questions. Just tell to them to revert their firmware.
Agreed. About 12 hours ago I finally did the downgrade to v2.3.5.30. First the satellite, then after I noticed no improvement, did the RBR as well. Since then I'm back to the way things have been for years -- i.e., my laptop hasn't dropped off the wifi a single time.
@Raymonddeniet wrote: Could anyone tell me how to downgrade? I have downloaded the version before this one and tried to install this but it didnt downgrade eventually.
I have not detected a "pattern" in Orbi firmware updates. 2.3.5.30 came out in (May? June?). However, this one seems to have been such a "stinker" that a rework will show up sooner. However, MY GUESS is that it still could be months.
So, here's the pragmatic thought - my router works fine, as do my satellites. So the 80 / 20 rule stands, i.e. does it fulfill 80% of my requirements. My network is stable and all my peripherals work fine with no drops and outages, so I ask myself why get stressed over some icons and names. Yes its annoying, inconvenient, not professional, bad QA, and more importantly for Netgear reputation damaging!!!
Absolutely a new firmware version will come along as per Netgear's release cycle, again probably not well QA'd, and may well address some of the issues / concerns and most likely introduce others. So I am keeping a healthy cynicism and from now on will adopt an n-1 approach.
Though its a last resort, a reset and setup from scratch does help to clear out any mis-configurations or lingering FW code from prior versions. I manually update FW which includes a reset and set up from scratch. Have not seen problems using this method for each FW update. Users are encouraged to make backup configurations to file as well. Helps save time if resets are needed.
So, here's the pragmatic thought - my router works fine, as do my satellites. So the 80 / 20 rule stands, i.e. does it fulfill 80% of my requirements. My network is stable and all my peripherals work fine with no drops and outages, so I ask myself why get stressed over some icons and names. Yes its annoying, inconvenient, not professional, bad QA, and more importantly for Netgear reputation damaging!!!
Absolutely a new firmware version will come along as per Netgear's release cycle, again probably not well QA'd, and may well address some of the issues / concerns and most likely introduce others. So I am keeping a healthy cynicism and from now on will adopt an n-1 approach.
Couldn't agree more, in my case no reset was needed, just a router reboot after the upgrade. All that is really required is good quality control and a good quality assurance play book / automated procedure. Also STOP tinkering under the hood!
Couldn't agree more, in my case no reset was needed, just a router reboot after the upgrade. All that is really eeded is good quality control and a good quality assurance play book / automated procedure. Also STOP tinkering under the hood!
Smart man. Your network and peace of mind thanks you
