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New - Orbi RBR50 Router Firmware Version V2.7.2.104 Released
Security Fixes: Fixes security issues This firmware addresses security vulnerabilities. For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security. Downloa...
- I became aware of the latest firmware while browsing this forum. Neither the app nor the web interface indicated an available update. I downloaded the files via my computer and performed a manual update via the web interface -- one satellite first, then the other, then on to the router. (RBK50) In the past, I have had updates pushed out (only once); notices both on the web and app of firmware updates available; and updates that I found were released via this forum which I've manually installed (the latter seems to be the most frequent way I have updated firmware). Through all ways, I have never had the slightest issue with downloading and installing updated firmware.
To those who have updated to 2.7.2.104:
Did you:
a) go looking for the update?
a.1) Did you do that in the app?
a.2) Did you do that on the web interface?
b) were you informed by the app of the update and chose when to install it?
c) did the update get installed without ANY action on your part?
I became aware of the latest firmware while browsing this forum. Neither the app nor the web interface indicated an available update. I downloaded the files via my computer and performed a manual update via the web interface -- one satellite first, then the other, then on to the router. (RBK50) In the past, I have had updates pushed out (only once); notices both on the web and app of firmware updates available; and updates that I found were released via this forum which I've manually installed (the latter seems to be the most frequent way I have updated firmware). Through all ways, I have never had the slightest issue with downloading and installing updated firmware.
Paul361 wrote:
I became aware of the latest firmware while browsing this forum. Neither the app nor the web interface indicated an available update. I downloaded the files via my computer and performed a manual update via the web interface -- one satellite first, then the other, then on to the router. (RBK50) In the past, I have had updates pushed out (only once); notices both on the web and app of firmware updates available; and updates that I found were released via this forum which I've manually installed (the latter seems to be the most frequent way I have updated firmware). Through all ways, I have never had the slightest issue with downloading and installing updated firmware.good look
be sure to report back with how your system reacts
I just updated to 2.7.2.104 via the web UI. After checking for updates in the Advanced section, I saw that little purple banner near the top of the screen indicating an update was available; clicked on that banner and that was it.
So far, so good, and the update (with the router and 2 sats) took less than 10 minutes. Fingers crossed but then I have had zero issues with any of the firmware releases.
I have an RBK53 system purchased in 2017, FWIW.
tagteam wrote:I just updated to 2.7.2.104 via the web UI. After checking for updates in the Advanced section, I saw that little purple banner near the top of the screen indicating an update was available; clicked on that banner and that was it.
So far, so good, and the update (with the router and 2 sats) took less than 10 minutes. Fingers crossed but then I have had zero issues with any of the firmware releases.
I have an RBK53 system purchased in 2017, FWIW.
yes, please keep an eye on it and let us know both and positve outcomes. Hopefully it'll be a pleasant experience for you.
vajim wrote:yes, please keep an eye on it and let us know both and positve outcomes. Hopefully it'll be a pleasant experience for youI absolutely will do that.
I have to say that the web UI updates appear to have actually gotten faster (for me, at least) and much less stressful. The speed at which the entire system updates and is ready for use thereafter is much improved over just several months (updates) ago and I haven't seen any wacky stuff in the UI (for example, where the UI shows only one sat is attached for several hours or longer).
Hopefully, this status does not change.
On firmware 2.7.2.102 and "Firmware Update" actually found and installed 2.7.2.104 on both the RBR50 and RBS50.
That's the "good news".
The bad news is:
- The RBS40V satellite reports as Disconnected, even though I can log into it and a number of devices are connected through it and Attached Devices shows them connected to the RBS40V.
- A printer and Echo Dot do not appear on the list of Attached Devices. When 2.7.2.102 was installed, these same devices went AWOL for several hours and then finally appeared. They both have assigned IP's, but are shown on Access Control as "allowed devices not currently connected to the network". Not a huge problem as they both work perfectly. But an indication that Orbi's Attached Devices logic remains flaky.
Wondering if your RBS40v needs an FW update to be more compatible...
CrimpOn wrote:On firmware 2.7.2.102 and "Firmware Update" actually found and installed 2.7.2.104 on both the RBR50 and RBS50.
That's the "good news".
The bad news is:
- The RBS40V satellite reports as Disconnected, even though I can log into it and a number of devices are connected through it and Attached Devices shows them connected to the RBS40V.
- A printer and Echo Dot do not appear on the list of Attached Devices. When 2.7.2.102 was installed, these same devices went AWOL for several hours and then finally appeared. They both have assigned IP's, but are shown on Access Control as "allowed devices not currently connected to the network". Not a huge problem as they both work perfectly. But an indication that Orbi's Attached Devices logic remains flaky.
RBS40V was last updated in Sept 2020.
I always enjoy 'strange things' that programmers do (I was one for some time). For example, the Orbi web interface Firmware Update web page very quickly says that my router has "No new firmware available" and then shows the RBS50 and RBS40V as "Downloading firmware". Wow. Happy Day!
Then, it changes to "No new firmware available".
Clearly, the programmer intended to say, "Looking to see if there is newer firmware" rather than "Downloading". (There IS nothing to download, so the statement cannot be correct.) But, once a routine has been coded, no one ever goes back to correct little things like comments displayed to the user.
It's been this way for years.
Loaded my RBK50 with v104 manually over v102. No issues.
RBS20 FW v2.6.1.38 synced ok using sync buttons, however Config Sync was seen on the RBR50s web page after the RBS20 top ring turned BLUE. I could not log into the RBS20. After a power OFF of the RBS20 for 30 seconds then and back ON, the RBS20 connected and synced fully and then I was able to log into the RBS20s web page. I see NG has a v104 matching version for the RBS20 I'll check out.
I am still seeing this when the RBS50 is ethernet connected however goes away after a minute or so:
Found out that v104 is for WW (World Wide) release and not just only US Region. So it's for EVERYONE who wants it.
updated via the web interface ("Update all" button).
Everything went fine. I have the impression that the update and reboots went comparatively quickly. I didn't time it, though.
Be sure to save off a new backup config to file. :smileywink:
I had similar, Via browser, one RBS50 reported attached one did not, although the Android app reported both attached. Rebooted router, now both report attached.
