After a firmware update an AP works worse or not at all
Updates usually fix things, occasionally they break things. Version X.Y.0 (a new major release) is statistically the riskiest.
Try this first
- 1Read the release notes of the new firmware. Sometimes a known issue is listed for your AP model.
- 2Reboot the AP again. Some updates need two reboots before all services come up cleanly.
- 3In the controller, check the AP is on the right version and whether there is a rollback option. Ubiquiti, Aruba, Meraki usually have a "downgrade" button.
- 4Wait 24-48 hours before grabbing a hotfix. Patches often arrive quickly after issues are reported.
When to bring us in
For business networks a test AP or slow-rollout strategy makes sense: update one AP first, wait a week, then the rest. We set up that pattern for you.
See also
- Wi-Fi drops randomly across the officeFirst rule out whether it is the access points or the internet connection itself. Different fix.
- One room or corner has no or bad Wi-FiNot always "add another AP"; often one is poorly positioned, or there is a metal wall in the way.
- Internet is suddenly slow for everyoneThree suspects: your provider, a colleague soaking the line, or a backup or update kicking in unexpectedly.
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