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Orbi firmware v2.1.1.16 discussion
do we need to do nvram wipe for this 2.1.1.16 Firmware just released today? noticed it downloaded automatically.
I confess I’m having 2nd thoughts about setting up the Orbi system. The issues here greatly concern me that I’ll have to nurse the system along to keep it running.
Im starting to reconsider deploying a trio of Ubiquiti USP-AC-LITEs in lieu of the Orbi system and continue to use my AC56U as a router only and disable WiFi on it.
I’d much rather have a reliable system that just works vs dealing with a temperamental system that lives on the bleeding edge to see a performance difference I may not even notice.
Am I reading too much into all these posts about firmware issues?
orbirick wrote:I confess I’m having 2nd thoughts about setting up the Orbi system. The issues here greatly concern me that I’ll have to nurse the system along to keep it running.
Im starting to reconsider deploying a trio of Ubiquiti USP-AC-LITEs in lieu of the Orbi system and continue to use my AC56U as a router only and disable WiFi on it.
I’d much rather have a reliable system that just works vs dealing with a temperamental system that lives on the bleeding edge to see a performance difference I may not even notice.
Am I reading too much into all these posts about firmware issues?
I own the RBK53 system and have pesonally never had any performance issues with any of the last three firmwares. There may be specific network setups (devices) or advanced feature settings that are causing some to experience issues.
Buy one from a merchant who accepts returns.
I tried Asus Lyra (after it had just come out) and it was not ready for primetime. Android App for setup was not even working (had to borrow an iPhone from my wife). Velop performance was not nearly as good as Orbi.
For me Orbi has been great and I use it with a connection to my work virtual desktop, for days when I work remotely, where any router disconnect would be noticeable. Rock solid for me.
I am not using the new daisy chaining though as my router is in the middle floor and the two satellites are one floor above and one floor below (basement).