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OrbiOS 2.1.1
The Orbi team at NETGEAR is aware that some users are experiencing higher than expected Orbi Router reboots, special characters in WiFi Passwords and WiFi / Internet disconnects. We believe these is...
Let me give you a quick update on where NETGEAR is with the OrbiOS.
Just before Christmas break, we paused the distribution of OrbiOS 2.1. Very soon, we're about to restart the distribution of a slightly updated version of the beta (2.1.2). In addition to the major new features introduced in 2.1 (e.g. Circle, Ethernet Backhaul), this firmware is expected to address the high CPU issue, as well as the special character in PSK issue as well as support for the Outdoor Orbi. Check Release Notes for complete list.
We are continuing to work on the issues with Google devices that have been documented in the press (several users have provided links here).
My recommendation is that you should either use the Orbi Mobile App (if you haven't seen it recently, check it out, we've made some major improvements) or the Web UI to check for new firmware or wait until your system gets auto-upgraded.
To answer your question, Stars_fan. When Orbi are connected over Ethernet backhaul, the 5GHz band becomes hot standby.
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Is there a BETA for the RBS50Y Outdoor Satellite? I noticed the downloads section doesn't have any firmware listed for this device yet.
The lastest firmware I have for the RBS50Y is 2.1.2.6 from the RBS50Y Beta Testing.
Due to the ongoing software issues I purchased a Velop mesh system to compare the two.
The Velop arrived today and just as I updated the Orbi to 2.1.1
The main issue I am still having on my orbi is that it is connected most my devices onto the 2.4ghz band and the speeds I am getting upstairs away from the router are very slow (30mb out of 200mb) and only 1 bar for signal strength.
I set up the velop and while the speeds are not great I am getting 70 odd mb and 2 solid bars of signal strength.
Not sure if I should return the Orbi or if there is somethng that could improve the coverage/speeds?
I placed the Velop in the exact same location as the Orbi and conducted the tests from the same location on the same device as well...
The Velop arrived today and just as I updated the Orbi to 2.1.1
The main issue I am still having on my orbi is that it is connected most my devices onto the 2.4ghz band and the speeds I am getting upstairs away from the router are very slow (30mb out of 200mb) and only 1 bar for signal strength.
I set up the velop and while the speeds are not great I am getting 70 odd mb and 2 solid bars of signal strength.
Not sure if I should return the Orbi or if there is somethng that could improve the coverage/speeds?
I placed the Velop in the exact same location as the Orbi and conducted the tests from the same location on the same device as well...