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RBR50 keeps losing internet since firmware 2.7.2.104 update
Ever since I updated the Firmware to 2.7.2.104 I have intenret issues. When I bypass the router and connect direct to the modem its fne but The Orbi has no internet. I can login and see the Orbi and ...
Ha_Ku_Na wrote:
vajim wrote:There are a lot a discussions here in the community regarding the "Traffic-Meter" bug.
Btw, also older firmwares are affected by this bug, so a downgrade would absolutely not help.
more misinformation
Im on a older version and have no such problem
You have mentioned in another post that you have NOT enabled "Traffic-Meter" ;-)
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orb-RB40-MAJOR-DNS-Issue/m-p/2074510/highlight/true#M117556
I also have not had this issues because I never had enabled "Traffic-Meter" and I'm on 2.7.2.104 !
I don't need or want Traffic-Meter..................you are pointless
Just to make it clear:
- the DNS/disconnect issues are caused by a bug (which is present also in older firmwares)
- the issue has started at daylight saving (or a few hours later -> when "DHCP lease" renews the device IP)
- the best/easiest fix is to DEACTIVATE "Traffic-Meter"
Here are a few offical statements from Netgear:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orb-RB40-MAJOR-DNS-Issue/m-p/2074390/highlight/true#M117523
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/DNS-problems/m-p/2074345/highlight/true#M117514
HI there,
I was having excactly the same issue after updating the ORBI RBR50 to the latest software. I also updated the Satellites - but with regular diconnection from the internet, I managed, eventually, to download the update for updating one Satellite.
I disabled 'Traffic Meter' and the system has been stable ever since..staying connected all of the time - but it seems slower... espcially on my Windows 10 desktop which is connected by WiFi..
I thought it was our ISP, Virgin Media, but they checked their end and saw no issues. The modem did appear to be functioning correctly - but I kept seeing 'Internet disconnected' messages. This happened every 5 minutes or so and rebooting the Orbi would often take care of it, but occasionally, I had to reboot both the modem and the router.
Hope this helps!
Allan