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Firmware V1.12.0.18 Discussion
This does indeed appear to be based on (identical to?) the last private beta V1.12.0.16 and has been released to the public. Hope it helps!
Guest mode AP isolation finally works 100% over IPv4...
New Features and Enhancements:
- Supports ReadySHARE Printer for Orbi devices that are equipped with a USB port
- Updated the OrbiOS API to v3.14
Bug Fixes:
- Fixes the iOS disconnection issue.
- Fixes the Dropcam disconnection issue.
- Fixes the convergence issue when an Ethernet connected device moves from one Orbi to another.
- Fixes the issue where the Orbi app can’t find the Orbi router if the router is using IPv6 and is in AP mode.
- Fixes the issue where the Orbi app can’t display more than 20 connected devices.
- Fixes the issue where the installation assistant might not display if the device is connected to the Orbi network wirelessly.
- Fixes the issue where the 2.4 GHz backhaul setting is disabled if the fronthaul MU-MIMO and TxBF is disabled.
- Fixes the issue where IPv6 devices on the guest network can access the Orbi router’s web GUI.
- Includes security fixes for the following security vulnerabilities:
PSV-2016-0133, PSV-2017-0607, PSV-2017-0615, PSV-2017-0736, PSV-2017-2190
Download Link:
RBR50 - http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK50/RBR50-V1.12.0.18.zip
RBS50 - http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK50/RBS50-V1.12.0.18.zip
gbjackson wrote:Netgear support sent me a beta firmware version earlier today (labeled 2.0.0.62-debug). Installed it, and after a recommended factory reset and some initial weirdness, the satellite and router are talking, with the satellite showing up on the browser interface as a connected satellite, not just a connected device. Logging into the satellite's IP shows that the radios are enabled, and that there are devices connected. Watching now for drops with connected iDevices, as that was also a problem. I haven't dug into the beta to see what else is different, other than noticing that the "attached devices" screen shows a little more information than the 1.12 version did.
Crossing my fingers and toes, knocking wood, and everything else I can think of. I love the system when it works, and hoping that this new version restores functionality.
Does this beta add the ability to stop automatic firmware updates ?
How is the beta firmware? can you share it somewhere?
Thanks
I opened a support ticket this past Saturday due to satellites disappearing and many of the other issues reported here. The tech escalated to level 2 support, and they told him they are aware of the issues and will be releasing a firmware update this week. I told them I was returning this to Costco in a week if they didn't. He was adamant that a fix was imminent. I see there is one person here with beta firmware, so that is encouraging.
I'm sure they don't care if I return it, but the response changed gave a sliver of light.
Just picked up an Orbi system to replace a very unreliable TP-Link Deco M5 system. Like what I have read through this very long thread, the Deco system suffered from instability after forced FW updates. Argued with Amazon and they are taking it back after the 30 day return period. I set up the Orbi system with two satellites (this time purchased from Costco - so returning any time in the future will be a breeze) and found that the current FW is old V1.3.0.26. It appears that from the multitude of issues that users are having with V1.12.0.18 that I should wait to update until the next version comes out? Any feedback? I've only had it one evening and the only issue I have observed is very ocassional dropouts from Amazon Echo Dot streaming a Tunein station (TP-Link would drop out very frequently). Other devices seem to speedtest at or near my ISP max (100Mbit). I too have MANY devices connected approx 40. I'm hoping that Orbi works out as the speed and reach in my house 3000sq ft is great (so far!)
Tim-in-CA Orbi's hardware is great and if Netgear can sort out their software issues it should serve you well. If the rumours about a 2.x software version coming out imminently are true, I'd wait and see before making a call. If there are issues with that release in the first few days, I'd take it back immediately because you'll likely be waiting months for a fix.
For what it's worth, when my Orbi was actually working I'd get 800Mbps+ wired throughput at the router and 300Mbps+ throughput at the sattelite via WiFi, with a few dozen devices connected.