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Orbi 773 versus 773v2?
I bought an Orbi 773 at BestBuy today. To prep, I downloaded the user manual and also the firmware in case the unit I bought isn't up to date (although I assume it will auto-update on initial setup, I still like to have the firmware files local). Noticed there is different firmware versions for the 773 and 773v2. What is the difference between the v1 and v2 models and how do I tell which one I have? On the bottom of the 771 router the model states just RBE771 so I assume it's the original v1 and not the v2? Is this noted anywhere else? Should I care? ... are there important hardware/firmware performance and stability differences in the v2 and therefore I should return the v1 and purchase a v2 straight from Netgear's site? I tried searching on this topic but didn't find anything. Would really appreciate some guidance. Thanks in advance!Wifi Drops my printer within minutes
I have a new Orbi 770 mesh. 50 plus devices running on the network but my brother printer HL-L2370DW constantly drops offline. I have updated all firmware on printer and orbi devices. I have rebooted the Orbi mesh and printer several times. I set up a static IP of 192.168.1.2 for the printer, which shows up on Orbi for a few minutes but as soon as I boot up my printer I have only minutes of use, then it drops off line. I have attached screen shot of the issue. Please help.771 mesh router and satellite - no seamless transitions
I have the 77X mesh router and satellites, and whenever I move from upstairs (where the main router is) to ground floor (satellite location), my phone ‘s wifi disconnects and takes a long time to reconnect (I often just forget the network and reconnect with password, otherwise it takes more than 5 mins). I have the latest firmware and this issue has existed for a long time and was hoping that latest firmware would fix it permanently, but so far no luck. I never had this issue with an older wifi 5 mesh from Orbi, but this wifi 7 mesh has been consistently VERY unreliable.Web site Accessibility...Orbi BE systems
Anyone noticing any issues with accessing visited web sites with a wireless or wired PC connecting to Orbi systems with newest FW version loaded? Looking for anything in particular that stands out with seeing any 404 Errors or ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED in a browser. Seen across other browsers? http://printables.com maybe one site. Any other sites that is giving issues, please post the details and site URL. ISP DNS or custom DNS used. IPv6 enabled or disabled. ISP service hardware details as well. Thank you.I was having using Virtual Desktop in VR
Hi Altaer, I would like to know if you have had any updates from Netgear? This issue has had me chasing my tail trying to figure out an issue I was having using Virtual Desktop in VR. I'm at the point now where the system is not fit for purpose and I'll be trying to get a refund. Thanks
The scammers persist
I contacted Netgear support sousing their chat function. Then”person”: gave me a number to called to get an “expert”. The actual problem was an HP printer dropping connections. Ingot passed to the expert, and it turned out to be N Solutions, a scam that’s been reported in the Netgear forums. I was stupid - he was mumbling about network overload coming from my laptop, slimed to fix it by turning off some autostarts I use and claimed to install a firewall. Nothing was installed, I was charged $350 for “3 years”. NEVER deal with these guys. Netgear needs to fire out how their chat got hijacked. Yes, I should have known better - I’ve worked in network support and development for 50 years. I must be getting old :)
