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Forced Firmware updates BRICKED AP mode
I have the Costco Special RBK753 (AX4200) recent "forced" firmware updates have "bricked" the ability to run them in AP mode. Firmware versions 3 and earlier were perfectly fine and completely flawles...
Oh, my. Someone DID NOT READ a post. Yes, Netgear has diabled telnet on the AX Orbi's. Yes, without telnet those telnet hacks that worked on the original Orbi (at least for a while) cannot be implemented. There are actually two proven methods to prevent automatic firmware updates:
- On an external router (not on the Orbi) block access to the Netgear update web site.
- Sign up for an account with OpenDNS and use OpenDNS to block access to the Netgear web site.
(Selecting OpenDNS for the DNS servers on the primary router)
Thanks,
You kept me from having to retype that.
You kept me from having to retype that.
I love the OpenDNS method. A lot of subscribers have only a plain modem or a combo unit that they cannot get into, so using a router to block updates represents additional expense and complexity. Even a 'free' OpenDNS account seems to work. (At least the person who discovered it claims that it does. I have not needed to block updates <yet>.)