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WAND Disconnects (Hunter Irrigation)
I've had a Hunter WAND WiFi module in my X2 controller (irrigation system) since 2024 and it seems that after the latest RBE972S (Orbi 970/Orbi 971) firmware updates to Version 12.1.10.12, the WAND WiFi module randomly disconnects. The NETGEAR firmware update solved a number of prior problems (Google Pixel 10 smartphone) but the WAND WiFi module disconnects seem to have started after the latest firmware update. I've spent a fair number of hours attempting to resolve this problem going thru all of Hunter's recommendations and went so far as to purchase a new WAND module. No joy, the WiFi module seems to be losing the Internet connection but none of my other 30 connected devices are experiencing a similar problem. I have a full strength 100% WiFi signal at the module since the Orbi 970 Satellite is 50 feet from the irrigation system controller. I do notice in the Bluetooth interface, that after the disconnect and a subsequent reconnect in XXX seconds, the Internet connection is Poor (14%) with the Hunter Hydrawise controller is marked Failed. Anybody experiencing a similar issue with the WAND module for Hunter X2 Controllers?
Notice-New-Firmware Orbi 971/970 V12.1.10.12_5.3.16 NA Only
New firmware for Orbi 971/970 V12.1.10.12_5.3.16 currently available only through the Orbi app. Router and satellites upgraded to the new firmware via the Orbi app with no issues. No release notes available at this time. NA region only until cleared for other regions via official Netgear sources. Be sure after doing a dirty install to do a clean install on your router/satellite(s) to avoid unnecessary network complications. Please update this post when the new firmware is available via the website with release notes.Printer's IP seen, but cannot connect
On a Mac with Tahoe 26.x.x Logging in to the Orbi dashboard, my two printers are clearly seen with valid IP addresses. But when I try to connect and print, they say offline. One is wifi to the RBR and one is connected to the by wifi RBS If I turn off a printer and turn int back on, the printer is recognized again and I can print. I have tried refreshing the attached devices in the dashboard, but it doesn't show any updates. Any thoughts?
Does ORBI RBE 971 have QoS settings?
Hi, I have a ORBI RBE971 router with two 970 satellites. I can't find anywhere to set up QoS. I've been an ORBI user since they first came out, and have gone through most generations of the systems. I've always been able to set QoS under the Advanced section of the web page, but there is no longer such a menu entry. Has the 971 lost QoS capability? Seems odd for the flagship device. PaulFrequent drops, crashes, and network noise…how I fixed it
For about a year and a half, I dealt with frequent drops on my Orbi system. A couple months ago, I got serious. Drops were daily, sometimes multiple times. I have about 150 devices, mostly Lumary recessed lights. Cool, but noisy. I’m replacing them with Hue lights for their bridge. I use Kasa switches, but I’m switching to Lutron Caseta with a bridge, plugging into a satellite. The USB-powered fans I found on Amazon fit like a glove on the router and satellites—almost as if made for them. With the fan, temps dropped from 100°F to 75-80°F. The last 24 hours—no drops. Crashes used to happen when everyone streamed; now stable. I’ll add these $15 fans to satellites too. With Hue and Lutron bridges, I’m hoping to clean up network noise even more!
