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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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New firmware upgrade is available V2.1.2.18,when i checked for updates
Just updated 2.1.2.18 using the phone app. First 5mins are good, let's see how the day goes.
Thank you for being a guinea pig - I have to wait until the end of my work day to install as I can't afford an outage today.
Beta 2.1.2.10 has been very stable for me but as of this morning I keep getting disconnects ans my cameras have gone down. I’m not at home and just wonders if it has auto updated and Ive lost stability :(
Release notes for new version:
https://kb.netgear.com/000053549/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-1-2-18
