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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...
So far so good on this firmware. What do others think? It only took me having to email the CEO and CTO to get it resolved once and for all 🙄
Successfully upgraded RBR50 and 2 RBS50 to 2.5.1.8 . Renaming and identification of devices is working fine for me. 40+ devices including Light bulbs, thermostats , outlets etc ! My RBW30 remains at the 2.3.5.6 level. Speeds seems consistent and steady .
root@RBR50:/# cat /tmp/satellite_device_info [{ "mac address": "XXXX", "ip address": "192.168.1.252", "module name": "RBS50", "serial number": "12345", "signal strength": "-56", "current version": "V2.5.1.8", "backhaul status": "2", "device name": "Orbi Satellite-1" }, { "mac address": "YYYY", "ip address": "192.168.1.253", "module name": "RBS50", "serial number": "6789", "signal strength": "-59", "current version": "V2.5.1.8", "backhaul status": "2", "device name": "Orbi Satellite-2" }]
// 2.4GHz backhaul
root@RBR50:/# wlanconfig ath01 list CHAN TXRATE RXRATE RSSI MINRSSI MAXRSSI
8 300M 270M 35 27 45
8 300M 135M 36 26 45
// 5GHz backhaul
root@RBR50:/# wlanconfig ath2 list CHAN TXRATE RXRATE RSSI MINRSSI MAXRSSI
157 1300M 1300M 40 33 47
157 975M 975M 36 26 42v2.5.1.8 has been consistent/stable/smooth sailing vs. v2.5.0.38/40. I don't rename devices, so can't comment on that. Performance is making a comeback!
