Hey All,
Overall, I love the Orbi - performance is way better than the Velop that I tried previously. I just added a second satellite to cover some weak signal in my home. I've got the following issues/observations and I wanted to see if others have had similar problems (some I know are common):
1) Since adding the second satelite last week, occasionally 1 or both of the satelites are inaccessable VIA their own IP address. I can still see them on the routers UI, but it is as if they aren't there on the Satellite UI;
2) If I watch a Wifi Analyzer, the backhaul channel constantly disappears for 3-5 seconds and then reappears. This can't be 'as designed' and you'd figure it must be having some impact on performance. A level 2 tech at Netgear says he has never heard of this problem, but I see posts on here about it so i'm not sure what the problem is.
3) My devices don't seem to easily hop between satellites/router on the most current Production firmware (1.10). They tend to lock to one, even if it is on a different floor and stay there.
4) Can we please fix the problem that doesn't allow the Genie or Orbi app to function if using IPV6? I can get the Genie app to work if i manually indicate the IPV4 IP of the router, but that defeats the auto login feature etc. Also, when trying to turn on the Guest Account - the Genie UI indicates that the router isn't compatible.
5) I live in Canada and bought my add-on Satellite from a company in the US. For the satelite that came in the kit, the UI indicates the region as Canada however with the new add-on bought from the US - it is indicated as North America. I don't think this has any implications but is there any way to set the region on the new add-on satellite to Canada?
I think the Web UI is due for an update. I know Genie is the brand across all Netgear products however with a product as specific and unique as the Orbi system, a distinct UI would be a breath of fresh air. Maybe something is already in the works - but wanted to put it out there.
Thanks!
