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New - NetGear Orbi Firmware Version 2.3.0.32 now available...
FW 2.3.0.32 is now available on our support site :
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBK50.aspx#download
RBR/RBS 50 Series Only.
To manually update the firmware, there is a need to ...
Manually updated RBS50 to 2.2.1.212 and everytime it came up it would crash the RBR50 to the point where I had to turn off the satellite, update the router to 2.2.1.212, and then do a factory reset on the satellite so that the pair can talk.
Once I got through that the satellite update to 2.3.0.32 followed by the main router went flawlessly.
Fingers crossed but I have a strong feeling we have finally made it past the point where we will have to do factory resets for future firmware updates. Having own this system for over a year now it's nice to see the firmware finally beginning to mature. Good work NG team.
randy915 Note that the .212 firmware ONLY needs to be applied to the router. The satellite can be upgraded straight to .32.
Does all the latest updaters notice speeds issues?
Do you work as AP mode or Router?
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Thanks for the feedback and experineces. Sounds like your system is working well.
30 feet is recommended in between the base and satellite(s) to begin with depending upon building materials.
Enjoy. :smileywink:
orbilov wrote:
RBK53 Firmware: Currently on 2.3.0.32 (AP MODE to Verizon Quantam) Received with 2.1.4.16 and set up February 26th2019.
Clients/Environment: House 2400 feet, 2 floors, wood, plaster, some stone:
MAC OS MOJAVE 10.14.3 x2, Nest thermostat, Nest Protectx3, Roomba, Ring2, Meross garage, Ipadsx5, Iphonesx4, Chromebooksx2, Canon ip8700, AppleTV4K, Samsung TV (wired). Firestick, Xbox One, ObiTalk, Old airport extreme to bridge Canon 3100 USB Printer, Synology DS216+II(wired), Apple Series 1 watchesx4, Amazon Echo. Probably more but that all I can remember.
Prior Hardware: This replaced my Airport Extreme tower (most current) AWS to last gen Airport Extreme Square and Verizon Quantum router (used as second wifi network):Experience:
-My RBK53 shipped with 2.1.4.16 gave me no issues for a couple of days and auto-updated itself to 2.2.1.210 (had been holding out for a but for shake out on 2.3.0.32).
-2.2.1.210 gave me no trouble either but I only used it for 48 hours.Upgraded to 2.3.0.32 process was reasonably smooth. If you to Support for your model, e.g., RBK50/53 , etc., you will see both the helper/transitional update 212 and 2.3.0.32. You will need both satellite version and router for both updates (212 is a prerequisite). ** You must do Satellites first one at a time.I do fault the UI a bit for the updates a bit and seen some complaints made. The Router and Satelite update sections while separated contain different named buttons Upload (Router) Satellite (Update) button making some think potentially you have to Upload Satellite before Updating it. Think it would be better if both buttons said UPDATE.On one of my Satellite did not bring back the success message on one of the two firmware updates. Also, I noticed this sucess without confirmation i had to turn wifi off on my MacBook pro a couple of times across 2 firmware updates across the 3 devices and or log back into the router. I did not need to do any resets or erases. All my settings stuck. 2.3.0.32 somewhat blindly requests you update your password (set 2 security questions) which I put back to the same thing (it already met recommended criteria).As far the OBK53 themselves there great, love 4 Ethernet connections for wired connects. Speedwise through two walls speed is up to 2-3 times my previous AC routers. That said penetration through 3 walls was no better. That is to say, I had to arrange the 2 of 3 Orbi in the same layout/places to achieve good coverage in my master bedroom and bathroom.Very Happy overall. I do wish Orbi would keep their readishare sofware update/compatible for mac for use of the USB port. It was a factor in choosing but I knew it was broken software wise and I had my two airports that could keep doing that job and am using 1 for now.
RBK53 Firmware: Currently on 2.3.0.32 (AP MODE to Verizon Quantum) Received with 2.1.4.16 and set up February 26th 2019.
Clients/Environment: House 2400 feet, 2 floors, wood, plaster, some stone:
MAC OS MOJAVE 10.14.3 x2, Nest thermostat, Nest Protectx3, Roomba, Ring2, Meross garage, Ipadsx5, Iphonesx4, Chromebooksx2, Canon ip8700, AppleTV4K, Samsung TV (wired). Firestick, Xbox One, ObiTalk, Old airport extreme to bridge Canon 3100 USB Printer, Synology DS216+II (wired), Apple Series 1 watchesx4, Amazon Echo. Probably more but that all I can remember.
Prior Hardware: This replaced my Airport Extreme tower (most current) AWS to last gen Airport Extreme Square and Verizon Quantum router (used as second wifi network):Experience:
-My RBK53 shipped with 2.1.4.16 gave me no issues for a couple of days and auto-updated itself to 2.2.1.210 (had been holding out for a but for shake out on 2.3.0.32).
-2.2.1.210 gave me no trouble either but I only used it for 48 hours.Upgraded to 2.3.0.32 process was reasonably smooth. If you go to Support for your model, e.g., RBK50/53 , etc., you will see both the helper/transitional update 212 and 2.3.0.32. You will need both satellite version and router for both updates (212 is a prerequisite). ** You must do Satellites first one at a time.I do fault the UI a bit for the updates a bit and seen some complaints made. The Router and Satelite update sections while separated contain different named buttons Upload (Router) Update (Satellite) button making some think potentially you have to Upload to Satellite before Updating it. Think it would be better if both buttons said UPDATE.On one of my Satellite did not bring back the success message on one of the two firmware updates. Also, I noticed this success without confirmation. I had to turn wifi off on my MacBook pro a couple of times across 2 firmware updates across the 3 devices and or log back into the router. I did not need to do any resets or erases. All my settings stuck. 2.3.0.32 somewhat blindly requests you update your password (set 2 security questions) which I put back to the same thing (it already met recommended criteria).As far as the OBK53 themselves there great, love 4 Ethernet connections for wired connects. Speedwise through two walls speed is up to 2-3 times my previous AC routers. That said penetration through 3 walls was no better. That is to say, I had to arrange the 2 of 3 Orbi in the same layout/places to achieve good coverage in my master bedroom and bathroom.Very Happy overall. I do wish Orbi would keep their Readishare software update/compatible for mac for use of the USB port. It was a factor in choosing but I knew it was broken software wise and I had my two airports that could keep doing that job and am using 1 for now.
