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Disabling Auto Update (Force Update) firmware version 2.7.3.22 for Orbi 3000 (RBR, RBS and RBK 50)
Hi, It seems like Netgear now forces a new EULA requiring Auto Firmware Upgrade for all Orbi Routers, unfortunately for our RBR/S/K 50, the new 2.7.3.22 is buggy, and sometimes drop connections b...
And by the way, do above steps on every devices (routers and satellites too).
Remember after enable root, you can telnet using 'root' account without password. Highly advice, to change the root password immediately. Also once you are done, please ensure you disable the telnet access.
Hopefully this works, any ideas, please let me know.
I believe telnet is not supported on v22 FW, you'll need to go back to v104 to get telnet then make changes to block FW updates.
Has a factory reset and set up from scratch after last FW update?
Yes, telnet has been disabled, that's why i mention to downgrade first, before attempting to perform the steps.
The good news is *Nix based, so all the fun stuffs we can do in *Nix, are very applicable....