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New - NetGear Orbi Firmware Version 2.3.0.32 now available...
FW 2.3.0.32 is now available on our support site :
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBK50.aspx#download
RBR/RBS 50 Series Only.
To manually update the firmware, there is a need to ...
downloading the other firmware worked
the firmware 2.2.1.212 prior to uploading the the new firmware. Did a full resedt and i too think my signal is less than prior. I need to do some some more analytics on this . My wife does a lot of zoom, and the drops keep locking her up. I have had 3 drops i know of since the firmware upgrade. I was asuured by a tech the firmware would cure the drops. Small home with 3 very expensive wifi, should be a breeze. Google wifi was better than the orbi. I am going to hardwire the wifes office, and if performance doesnt imporove scrapping an putting goole wifi back in. thanks for your efforts to help
- Not all options should be checked for most.
Implicit Beamforming (turn off [explicit is better]. Not clear whether Orbi has explicit by default or not offered.
MU-MIMO (fine for most)
Fast-Roaming (turn off).
Note Ring 2 is 2.4 only no AC, etc.
Late to thread but distance/walls/floors between parts of your network?Orbi defaults to - and recommends - Implicit Beamforming.
I think Fast-Roaming is only applicable for wifi devices that move (not stationary devices).
I have Ring Pro, which can connect via 5.4GHZ AC or 2.4Mhz N.
Strangely, when I first powered on the Ring Pro, it immediately connected to one of my Orbi indoor satellites' 5.4Ghz AC connection that is about 200 feet away (100 feet farther than an Orbi outdoor router that is only about 100 feet away from the Ring Pro) with decent wifi speeds. Unfortunately, after 24 hours or so, the Orbi system then inexplicably redirected my Ring Pro's wifi connection to my outdoor Orbi's (about 100 feet closer) 2.4Ghz connection.
The distances between my wifi devices and satellites vary (4-125 feet), My Ring Pro, which my Orbi iOS apps shows to only be communicating at 4Mbps via 2.4Mhz to my daisy-chained Orbi outdoor satellite, shows very good signal strength and is about 100 feet away (through one 2x4 wall with fiberglass insulation).
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials.
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
gegger wrote:
the firmware 2.2.1.212 prior to uploading the the new firmware. Did a full resedt and i too think my signal is less than prior. I need to do some some more analytics on this . My wife does a lot of zoom, and the drops keep locking her up. I have had 3 drops i know of since the firmware upgrade. I was asuured by a tech the firmware would cure the drops. Small home with 3 very expensive wifi, should be a breeze. Google wifi was better than the orbi. I am going to hardwire the wifes office, and if performance doesnt imporove scrapping an putting goole wifi back in. thanks for your efforts to help
- Done some project this weekend, trying to re install this business with latest FW.
After factory default and everyrhing, it is a while I get 60-70/110 upload.
Wifi
Download speeds are about 500Mb, lets say is normal. Wifi
I used to get 120M upload, which hard wired I do get
Disabled Daisy Chin because it says it is aimed to more than 1 sat. I have 1 only
Channels are as used to be (loaded a backup config file)
Btw, from a tiny test I have done my HARD WIRE issue downalod seem to be solved, but i want to take a while before decalring anything.
Anymore offers?