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bluefish10
Aug 01, 2017Guide
Orbi satellite dropping connection
Right to the point: my Orbi system has 2 satellites and 1 main tower. The internet drops/slows down (to the point where internet browsing is not possible) 2-3 times per day randomly without warning o...
bluefish10
Aug 20, 2017Guide
That's odd. I (or rather my dad) was just told to download a beta update in an email. They didn't tell us anything else, just that the issue "may be" resolved with the beta software. We're now waiting for an email from them with the beta files, but till then we're stuck with the frequent disconnects. I'm having real questions as to the reliability of their customer support, because we're basically being put into a beta testing program. The worst part? They had my dad sign a document that basically says any damage done by the beta program is not the company's responsibility. Really?! We get a faulty product, and now the company puts us into a beta testing program instead of solving the issue (or even at least telling us WHAT the issue is)?? Well let's just see if the beta software fixes it.
cdabel
Aug 21, 2017Guide
I have been having the same problem. On Sunday morning the satellite disconnected at least 10 times, usually not keeping the connection for more than five minutes. At noon I disabled both Guest Netwoks, and I didn't get any more disconnects. It was still stable this morning. I will check when I get home from work and see if it remains that way. Anyone else try this?
- seamarkAug 21, 2017Initiate
Firmware version: V1.12.0.18
I too am experiencing frequent disconnects for the satellite unit since the upgrade to this firmware version. Moving the satellite unit around did not seem to help. Are there additional troubleshooting steps to perform?
- DerekBerubeAug 22, 2017Tutor
I have the following Orbi devices installed in my home:
- RBR50
- RBS50
- RBW30
And the RBW30 regularly becomes disconnected from my network and it is physically closer to the RBR50 than the RBS50.
The RBR50 and RBS50 devices are running firmware version 1.12.0.18. The RBW30 is running the latest firmware available - 1.12.0.4.
I am NOT running any guest networks on my routers.