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Miles267
Jan 11, 2018Apprentice
New Firmware for RBS50Y Outdoor Satellite?
Running Netgear Orbi RBK50 with an additional new, RBS50Y Outdoor Satellite. RBS50Y shipped with firmware version 2.1.2.6. RBR50 and RBS50 units are both running the latest beta f/w 2.1.2.10. I've...
lowepg
Jan 11, 2018Apprentice
Hmmmm, so they are using different (internal) hardware for these units?
I would have thought they would simply change the enclosure for the standard satelite....
This makes me want to try one of these even less (in addtion to the silly price).
Im more tempted to take a standard satelite and put in in an outdoor eclosure....
- Miles267Jan 13, 2018ApprenticeYes, it would appear they’re using different hardware or, at least, a different design considering the placement of buttons, the presence of LED lighting, etc.
Will be returning this this outdoor model if they don’t issue a firmware update within my 30 day return period.