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Orbi firmware 2.1.2.18 issues
We'll see if the stability issues are improved for other devices, but my Galaxy S6 still has errors "an authentication error occurred". I pluged in a netgear as an AP so that I an use my phone on my...
I reinstalled the Orbi on Wednesday, 1/24/18. It rebooed on Friday, 1/26, but has been stable since.
Of course, I still have the Galaxy S6 Authentication error issue, but am living with it. I may split the SSID latet this week since it should work-around that issue.
Yup, me too. Love the performance, love the comparative ease of implementation, but a few days in and I'm chasing the same issues... Latest firmware (2.1.2.18).
Connections to satellites go dead. If I walk back to the main router things are good again, and minutes later I can roam back out to a satellite.
Zero info in logs. Zero info in admin connectivity panel.
I was warned the Orbi system had some connectivity bugs, but saw all the recent firmware updates and assumed any competent engineering staff would iron out such severe bugs quickly. My bad for assuming Netgear had a handle on this...
FYI, it was a Costco purchased 1-router, 2-sat system jik it is a bad run of hardware issue....
Netgear? Is your silence speaking volumes to those are considering dumping the Orbi? Its a shame as I was considering implementing it in a few more locations.