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autigers1970
Aug 10, 2021Aspirant
Firmware 2.7.3.22, a poll
So I have an RBR40 with two RBS20 satellites and the 2.7.3.22 firmware just showed up in the app as an update. I’m currently on 2.6.2.104. I’ve seen some threads here with bricked main routers and ...
JCR-PDX
Aug 14, 2021Initiate
Don't do it. Seems like at least every other update causes me issues that are seemingly random. Right now, the network drops internet connection but still broadcasts network and connections appear to be ok. Already spent a week on it without issues. Last time it took me four months to solve a similar problems. Netgear!!!!!?????!!!!!!!
CrimpOn
Aug 15, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What is that saying? "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread."
If the system is working well, I would feel no urgency to mess with it.
But, do not be surprised when one day the firmware is updated by Netgear. Unless you look at the Orbi management interface every day, it may be some time before you realize this happened. Or... as some have posted, it will become all too apparent.