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Firmware Version 2.5.1.8
Netgear have released a new firmware update for RBS50/RBR50 here: https://kb.netgear.com/000061530/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-5-1-8 No mention of specific fixes to device labelling and r...
Yes, can some folks please confirm that the update is working - don't have hours of time to reboot, and reset backward if things go sideways. Thank you!
- I’ve only updated it and will wait and see.
- Having updated at the date of released. Problems:
1. No devices shown connected in the Network map.
2. FaceTime call and Skype call dropped or frozen more frequently.
I rolled the router RBR50 firmware back to 2.3.4.34AU RBS50 remains 2.5.1.8, problems mentioned seems resolved. Will keep an eye on this forum to determine when to proceed the update. BTW, the firmware update notification is shown either in the Orbi Apps or the browser login from a MacBook. Just completed the firmware update to v2.5.1.8 for the router and two satellites. Its been about an hour and everything appears to be working rather nicely. Updating the device information (attached devces) is working again; changes are holding and the assigned names/details are in place.
This update has gone far smoother than the previous update (v2.3.5.30).
Thanks for letting us know it works for you. I'm enjoying it.
Enjoy. :smileywink:
WN_143 wrote:Just completed the firmware update to v2.5.1.8 for the router and two satellites. Its been about an hour and everything appears to be working rather nicely. Updating the device information (attached devces) is working again; changes are holding and the assigned names/details are in place.
This update has gone far smoother than the previous update (v2.3.5.30).
My issue is slightly different. I successfully updated the two RBS50 satellites to 2.5.1.8 successfully, but have been unable to update the router (RBR50) itself. Doing the manual update, I point to the downloaded .img file (from .zip) and hit update. It spins for awhile then comes back with the original version V2.5.0.38. I've also tried the auto update tab, but the update button is disabled. Trying from the Orbi app has the same results. How do I get this thing to update without doing a factory reset. I have recommended the Orbi to friends and now I'm embarrassed. I believe only one or two updates since I purchased the router has worked flawlessly.
Using Android (Samsung 9+) and Windows 10, both with Chrome browsers.
Update, just tried the same update in Microsoft Edge, and the router upgraded successfully. WTH?
