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Re: RBE971 reboots

jdharrisonsouth
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RBE971 reboots

RBE971 randomly rebooting daily.   Sometimes it will reboot and come back on line after 2-3 minutes of disruption - other times the wireless for router & 2 satellites completely shuts off and must be rebooted to restore service.  

Looking for suggestions to troubleshoot & fix.   Logs do not appear to be capturing whatever is triggering the problem.  Is there a way to improve logging to capture what's causing the issue?  

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jdharrisonsouth
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Re: RBE971 reboots

Firmware version:  V9.12.4.16_1.3.21

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CrimpOn
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Re: RBE971 reboots

Firmware v9.12.5.3 was released Dec 26.  Might try manually updating to that version and see what happens.

https://kb.netgear.com/000066513/RBE970-RBE971-Firmware-Version-9-12-5-3-for-NA-Region-Only 

 

https://kb.netgear.com/31573/How-do-I-manually-upgrade-firmware-on-my-Orbi-router-using-orbilogin-co... 

It is essential to update satellites first and the router last.

 

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jdharrisonsouth
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Re: RBE971 reboots

Upgraded to v9.12.5.3 this morning - will watch & see how this version does - thank you!

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CrimpOn
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Re: RBE971 reboots

There was nothing in the Release Notes about this specific problem.  However, when people attempt to investigate issues, they commonly want to work with the most recent release and updating firmware is usually the "first step".

 

In some specific cases, the most recent firmware has been found suspect by members of the forum and the common recommendation is to "go back".  With this release coming out so recently and fewer forum members using the 971 platform, you may get to be one of the first to experience it.

 

Good Luck

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FURRYe38
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Re: RBE971 reboots

Does the front LED on the RBR turn PINK or RED when this happens?

What does the WAN port uptime connection show along with the LAN and Wireless backhaul show on the RBRs web page under the Advanced tab/Show Stats, then compare to the system uptime seen on the RBRs debug page at router IP address/debug.htm? Checking to see if the RBR is fully rebooting here or something on the WAN port is causing a problem.

 

What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended. 


@jdharrisonsouth wrote:

RBE971 randomly rebooting daily.   Sometimes it will reboot and come back on line after 2-3 minutes of disruption - other times the wireless for router & 2 satellites completely shuts off and must be rebooted to restore service.  

Looking for suggestions to troubleshoot & fix.   Logs do not appear to be capturing whatever is triggering the problem.  Is there a way to improve logging to capture what's causing the issue?  


 

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jdharrisonsouth
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Re: RBE971 reboots

LED on RBE971 flashes white when this happens - boot cycle.  

WAN port uptime stats show as if the router had been hard-booted - counters have been reset.  logs showing INIT messages.   System uptime is only a few seconds or minute when you can get in to check logs.  

 

The fiber bodem is Spectrum - SONUV1H.   

Cables have been replaced with new "Cat 8" cables recently purchased.   

 

Curious - on the question for the fiber modem - are there situations where that would cause the ORBI to reboot?   I would not have expected that.   I could see the ORBI going to the purple color status if the fiber modem freaks out or reboots.   But should we expect the ORBI to stay running through an event like that?

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FURRYe38
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Re: RBE971 reboots

Anything is possible when connected to any modem or ONT from what we've seen. 

Possible some memory leak issue or CPU could be getting over usage as well that may cause this. 

 

What all is connected to the system? 

 

Does this happen if you turn OFF the RBS? 

 

 

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jdharrisonsouth
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Re: RBE971 reboots

Appreciate the suggestion about code issues (memory & CPU) - reaching out with a formal case to warranty support.   

 

Network topology is simply the fiber modem connected via cable to the RBE - then 2 satellites connected wirelessly to the router.   

 

End points range from iphones, ipads, mac pro, macbooks, thermostats, washer, dryer, printer, ring cameras & doorbell, simplisafe, Nintendo switch(es), apple TVs, garage door opener...  about 29-30 total most times of the day

 

Sounds like a suggestion is to unplug the satellites and see if things change?   

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FURRYe38
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Re: RBE971 reboots

Yes, lets try turning off some RBS and go from there. 

How often does this happen? 

 

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