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Orbi firmware update v2.1.4.16 availability
We’ve been monitoring issues that some customers have experienced in OrbiOS 2.1.4. In response, we’re releasing firmware that provides a permanent fix for the homekit issue along with various other f...
How does the Satelittes talk to the router? direct LAN cable or going via a switch?
I found if I plugged the Satelitte into a Switch in my Office the connection drops. But if I plug the cable directly into the back of the Satelitte directly back to the Router Unit and then the switch into the next port of the Orbi it has been stable as.
I have also plugged in to the ethernet port on the far left (if looking at the back of the unit).
Been stable for over 24 hours now. Will thrash over the weekend and see how it goes
Been running this firmware since Sunday evening. Been rock solid throughout the week. Using wireless backhaul - and happy to report that not only is the router not crashing & rebooting 4x a day like it was previously but everything is remarkably faster. The fastest I used to be able to get off the satelite was around 250mbps on the previous 2.1.4.10 firmware - now its in excess of 400mbps on a Macbook Pro - 350mpbs on Apple TV & other iOS Devices. My homekit devices also respond more reliably as well.
If Netgear takes this firmware and launches it untouched - and allows us to lock this guy in - I'll be a happy customer. 2.1.4.10 was horrible - hopefully they have more quality controls in place to prevent that disaster from happening again. Love this product - but one forced firmware update of hell can tarnish it quickly.