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Orbi V2.5.1.8 issue
Hi, 2 days did a auto FW update from the app which prompted me - it was V2.5.1.8 Since then the RBR50 reboots itself every 20min I have done the following in the order I have listed... ...
The last stable firmware was 2.3.5.30.
Since you have been doing manual firmware updates, it sounds like you are able to access the Orbi web interface.
From the number of users who have posted issues with the iOS Orbi "app", my advice would be "NEVER OPEN THE DAMN THING!"
A number of posters have Orbi's on 2.5.1.8 successfully (including me).
I suggest sticking to the Orbi web interface, loading 2.5.1.8 and doing a fresh setup.
My guess is that "nothing has changed" except the firmware, but we always ask, "what (exactly) is the Orbi connected to? (brand & model)" and "Is the Orbi in router or access point (AP) mode?"
I acutally just down graded from 2.5.1.8 to 2.3.5.30. I could not get the online GUI or the iOS app to report reliably for me on 2.5.1.8. Actually it did start with flaky wifi so I reset the devices. Stabilty seemed to be restored after the reset, but then the connected devices went south on me regardless of the GUI. The online GUI also reported my Satellites as not connected.
The online GUI seems to want to auto-upgrade me when I go to the Firmware menu, but if I click on another menu item, it never really starts. The iOS app has this Update button, but it is not automatic. With a little luck I don't tap it :) If I go to the satellites individually they show up as 2.3.5.30.
Once I down graded either GUI seems to be accurate as to my environment. People seem to either hate or love 2.5.1.8. Good luck.
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Sorry you had to go through this.