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Orbi and new Firmware is a nightmare
Since around 2 weeks I have automatic new firmware installed to my Orbi RBR50 and 2 satellites. 2 weeks of nightmare where internet stop working in the middle of the day due to that. Then. The day aft...
Not sure why I should upload manually the FW if this is my main issue? All the cuts are coming from the fact that there is an automatic push for last FW installation. This can be 3 times per day those days. Am just looking for a simple option where I can enable the automatic installation
sabrinamane wrote:
Not sure why I should upload manually the FW if this is my main issue?
It is just one of those things that removes variables and reduces the risk of corruption during the installation.
Mostly updates works fine, but experienced users like to control their own destiny. That also eliminates the risk of catastrophe with lost internet connections in mid update.
It may be worth trying if you have post-update problems, but a more useful measure might be the "factor reset".
That too can be more witchcraft than science, and usually not necessary. But if you have problems, it makes sense to try it.
Likewise a network reboot can also help.
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
- Turn off and unplug modem.
- Turn off router and computers.
- Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
- Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
- Turn on computers and rest of network.
Again, 99% of updates may not need it, but we are talking troubleshooting here.
If you still have problems after this rigmarole, then you have to dig deeper.