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BretD
Jun 04, 2018Administrator
Orbi firmware update v2.1.4.16 availability
We’ve been monitoring issues that some customers have experienced in OrbiOS 2.1.4. In response, we’re releasing firmware that provides a permanent fix for the homekit issue along with various other f...
FURRYe38
Jun 18, 2018Guru
I'll add to this.
I recommneded an orbi system to my buddy after he tested mine out on loan and like it. He bought the RBK50 from Costco. I went over yesterday and got it set up.
I did the manual set up instead auto setup wizard.
I changed the following first on the router:
Changed from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.0.1 for his needs.
Changing IP address pool to 192.168.0.100 to.200.
Set static DNS for 1.1.1.1 and 9.9.9.9
MIMO, Daisy Chain and Fast Roaming are disabled on the router.
Auto 2.4Ghz and manual 48 on 5Ghz.
Left the SSID default for now.
Rebooted router.
The system came loaded with old 2nd release version of 1.0.something. I new I needed to update and update the RBS50 first. I downloaded the lasted v14 version as I saw the v16 links were broke. The RBS seem to power on and connect to the default SSID name and PW as it showed up with an IP address which I was able to access. The RBS50 would not take the v.14 FW update for some reason. Thinking that maybe the v14 is too new, I chose an intermediate FW version, v2.0.0.74. This version installed and was excepted by the satellite. I did the same for the router as they need to be kept on the same version. After this I manually upgraded to v14. RBS50 first then RBR50. After doing this, the RBR50 saw v.16 was available for both RBR and RBS. I let the routers FW GUI do the upgrade for both. Upgraded to v.16 successful for both. Seems to be hassle to get the satellite and router upgraded to most current if out of the box version is really old. No ERASE used for all of this.
I then changed the SSID and PW to the final name on the router. Re-added the satellite to the new SSID and PW.
After satellite was wireless re-connected BLUE. I used the inbox LAN cable to get the satellite wired back haul connected. After about 5 minutes, the BLUE led on top came on. I rebooted the satellite and router to check for reconnect. Satellite was BLUE after reboot. Setup a IP address reservation for satellite on the router.
I powered OFF the satellite and took up up stairs to it's final remote location with LAN cable. Connected everything up. Got BLUE led on top and PC that was connected to it has internet.
I didn't set up the 2nd satellite as we think it may not be needed. We'll see. I had wireless internet out at my car before I left. That was about 30-40 feet from either his satellite or router that was in back of the garage.
Buddy says internet and everything running will today. Will keep me posted on any issues.