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Can't upgrade my firmware (to V2.2.1.20)
Trying to upgrade firmware for RBK50 (AC3000) kit - router and satelite - from original V1.8.0.6 to the latest V2.2.1.20. Auto update reports that V1.8.0.6 is the latest version and when Manual upgrade is actioned the V2.2.1.20.img file (from the downloaded .zip) is not recognised! Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Z
- To complete the firmware upgrade I had to first do several of the firmwares before the current. Pick one that is a few above your version and see if it takes it. If not go one above your version. At some point one of them allowed me to go to the latest so you won’t have to do everyone between your current version and the latest. Fustrating process but it got me to current.
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- To complete the firmware upgrade I had to first do several of the firmwares before the current. Pick one that is a few above your version and see if it takes it. If not go one above your version. At some point one of them allowed me to go to the latest so you won’t have to do everyone between your current version and the latest. Fustrating process but it got me to current.
First download v2.0.0.74 and v210 for both router and satellite(s). While you have the satellites connected, send the v.74 file to the satellites first, then send the file to the router. Once both of those are updated and back online, send the v210 FW to the satellites, then send the FW to the router. Should be updated and working then. A reboot of the entire system should be done after completing the FW upgrade process.
Gummo wrote:
Trying to upgrade firmware for RBK50 (AC3000) kit - router and satelite - from original V1.8.0.6 to the latest V2.2.1.20. Auto update reports that V1.8.0.6 is the latest version and when Manual upgrade is actioned the V2.2.1.20.img file (from the downloaded .zip) is not recognised! Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Z
Thank you both Gary_A and FURRYe38.
I installed V2.0.0.74 as suggested on both the S & R - and after a reboot and resync - I was 'cooking with gas'! As I logged back into the Router the firmware update menu gave me the option of updating to V2.2.1.20! Excellent.... Appreciation and Kudos to both of you. Gummo
Enjoy. :smileywink:
Gummo wrote:
Thank you both Gary_A and FURRYe38.
I installed V2.0.0.74 as suggested on both the S & R - and after a reboot and resync - I was 'cooking with gas'! As I logged back into the Router the firmware update menu gave me the option of updating to V2.2.1.20! Excellent.... Appreciation and Kudos to both of you. Gummo
Thanks for the veery helpful advice but after updating this F/W is just not good enough! With V2.2.1.20 my download speed dropped from a steady 220mbps (excellent in the UK) to a jittery 86mbps (at best)! Have now rolled back to V1.8.0.6 and my speed is back to its previous level! After looking through previous NC postings about Orbi F/W rollouts, from V2.0 onwards, is it possible that V2.2.1.20 is another 'iffy' product in the real world? I love the kit but.................. Gummo
