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rhester72's avatar
rhester72
Virtuoso
Jul 11, 2017
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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...
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  • martyfp's avatar
    martyfp
    Jul 11, 2017

    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

spinkick's avatar
spinkick
Apprentice
Sep 11, 2017
You don't buy an orbi for its routing capabilites that are minimal at best. You used a dedicated router and let the orbi do what it's best at, backhaul bandwidth and coverage
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scornwell
Apprentice
Sep 11, 2017

Both are fair answers, but the target market for this device seems to be the non-technical, not people who are likely to set up a dedicated router. Though I guess they're the same people who will be quite happy plugging this into their ISPs router, so maybe I'm the odd one out here!

 

There's no denying Orbi has a fantastic backhaul when it's all working correctly. 

 

 

 

 

  • Fila13us's avatar
    Fila13us
    Initiate
    Sep 11, 2017
    Hi, can someone tell me where I can get the beta? Thank you.
  • cinek's avatar
    cinek
    Apprentice
    Sep 12, 2017

    you need to raise a support ticket and ask for it

  • ukwildcat4life7's avatar
    ukwildcat4life7
    Aspirant
    Sep 12, 2017

    Can you tell me how to create a support ticket and ask for the beta firmware if I'm past my complimentary 90 day support?  thanks in advance......