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Intermittent name resolution issues

tagyoureit
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Intermittent name resolution issues

Hi,

I have 3 Orbi RBx50 models running V2.1.4.10 software.  I get intermittent results when trying to access computers on my local network.  For example, one minute this will work...

> ping mycomputer.local
PING mycomputer.local (11.11.11.171): 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 11.11.11.171: icmp_seq=0 ttl=64 time=17.972 ms
64 bytes from 11.11.11.171: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=15.377 ms
64 bytes from 11.11.11.171: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=9.852 ms

but a minute later, I'll try the same and get...

> ping mycomputer.local
ping: cannot resolve mycomputer.local: Unknown host

I'm not sure what to try.  I have Xfinity and my LAN is setup for DHCP on 11.11.11.1-.254 subnet.  Any thoughts on why my name resolution might have intermittent issue?

Model: RBK50| Orbi AC3000 High-Performance Tri-Band WiFi System
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DarrenM
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FURRYe38
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DarrenM
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Re: Intermittent name resolution issues

We have a new beta firmware that you may want to try.

 

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-firmware-update-v2-1-4-16-availability/m-p/1585461#M32958

 

DarrenM

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tagyoureit
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Re: Intermittent name resolution issues

Seems to be working great so far.  I saw the beta firmware, but didn't correlate the issues.  It does appear to be working so far.  Will update this thread if I see any more inconsistencies.

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