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jvetro
Jul 31, 2021Tutor
Firmware Update on RBK50 to V2.7.2.104 causing purple light on RBR50
I recently update my RBR50 and RBS50 to the latest firmware V2.7.2.104. I was runnning V2.5.2.16 for a while with no issues. I am running them in AP mode. The RBS50 is using ethernet backhaul to t...
FURRYe38
Jul 31, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
Is the RBR using Dynamic or Static IP addressing for AP mode?
Be sure your RBR is connected to the host router using the Yellow WAN port on the RBR.
- jvetroJul 31, 2021Tutor
I did not perform a factory reset before updating the firmware. I wasn't to sure I needed to, Yes everything is connected as described below and was connected this way with the older firmware when the light was off.
- FURRYe38Jul 31, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Be sure the upstream router is getting an IP address to the RBR as well.
Try a factory reset and setup from scratch.
- jvetroJul 31, 2021Tutor
The router is set to a static address and the satelite is getting an ip from DHCP. I rebooted the RBR50 and now the light is slow flashing white. I also just updated to the latest firmware of V2.7.3.22 today and the light is still slow flashing white. Everything is working fine, just the light that is slightly annoying.