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Have to keep rebooting my RBR50
RBR50 + 2RBS50 Firmware Version: V2.1.2.18 Internet Provider: Xfinity Despite having applied all the latest patches, I keep having to reboot my Orbi - a few times a week to multiple times a day. W...
I have been rebooting for over a year...What’s surprising are the high ratings and amazing reviews!!!
I was just going through the Amazon reviews as well and noticed a lot of people like the easy setup. My setup was not easy, I almost returned it then. I could not get an internet connection (over WiFi or ethernet) and after about 45min it started working. I could always access routerlogin okay. After eventually getting all devices to update firmware it started working. Anyone else have a rocky initial installation?
I do have some Android devices/ TV's and Sonos - with two sonos hardwired. One tv has both a wired + wireless connection (has been fine doe years). Maybe it's related but shouldn't be, so not sure if I'll start changing the setup of my other devices just to get this working instead of just returning.
I do have some Android devices/ TV's and Sonos - with two sonos hardwired. One tv has both a wired + wireless connection (has been fine doe years). Maybe it's related but shouldn't be, so not sure if I'll start changing the setup of my other devices just to get this working instead of just returning.
the Orbi Pro has none of these issues; if your unit is returnable, then do it and upgrade to the Orbi pro; zero issues, period
Unfortunately too late to return...
- I found at least one orbi pro review from Jan 2018 that reported the loss of connection...I'll wait a bit but will look into the pro - would be great.
Side note, I found something a bit interesting. I have an Android tv that was connected to WiFi. I plugged in Ethernet to get it off of WiFi and that alone took down the wifi network instantly. It came back after a few minutes but the orbi debug screen did not show a reboot (shows up time of 1 day).
No challenges with the install...kind of a similar set up with Sonos etc. Its just the random loss of connectivity that is frustrating. Love it when it works - lightning fast and excellent coverage...
