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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...
Been running 2.1.4.16 for a few weeks now. Generally the firmware is ok. However, seems like after 10 days or so my devices all wind up 'locked' at 40mbps each. I have a 1gbps DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem - normally I get close to 450/500mbps on each device (depending on device) I have to reboot the system and everything goes back to normal. Devices include iPhone X, Macbook Pro (multiple models) and Apple TVs - so Apple devices in general.
Anyone else noticing this?
I've had this happen with my Macbook. My speedtest maxes out at 40mbps. If I turn off the wifi on the Macbook and turn it back on, it gets full speed of 100+mbps. I'm on 2.1.4.10 which has been pretty stable, so I'm reluctant to update to x.16 since this is really the only issue I have right now and apparently x.16 doesn't fix it.
Does anyone know if a new Beta Firmware is coming or will be available for testing out?
- What problem do you have that new beta FW will fix?
- I've really been hoping for one. I'll be honest, I feel netgears support is absolutely horrible. I'm an experienced I.t. person so I know I'm not configuring incorrectly. The best way I've found to setup so far is using the orbi in access point mode. That's enabled the best all around speeds. There are so many features they promised on this device that aren't there or are fully undeveloped. Qos is the biggest one, in fact the QoS in place causes the device to function much worse. Since the release of the last firmware, wireless speed performance has dropped drastically. This is the most expensive mesh system on the market and had had the most terrible support. It still performs the best, even at its worst unfortunately though. I honestly feel Netgear doesn't care at all about fixing the issues or developing this product further at this point.
