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New Orbi 50 series Firmware Version 2.5.1.32 FW Release
RBR50, RBS50, RBK50, and RBK53 New Features and Enhancements: Improves the NTP sync speed and success rate Includes updates to the Terms and Conditions and adds a Privacy Policy link Bug Fix...
This is strange. So my router and 2 satellites have firmware version 2.5.1.16. And after clicking Check in the interface the status for each is "No new firmware version available." even though version 2.5.1.32 is available.
Is there an intentional delay between a new firmware version release and having it downloaded and available through the UI in the Online Update tab? Maybe it is intentional to ensure that if problems are discovered from customers who manually update the firmware, fixes can be made before the majority of customers who do Online Updates update their firmware? Is that accurate to assume?
Seems to be a mixed bag. Some are seeing it appear in the UI and some are not. ALso may not be up on there notification servers yet either. Also this is a minor update which NG has said they don't push automatically. Minor versions are not pushed.
So you have the choice of updating or not.
aptninja wrote:Is that accurate to assume?
There are many theories regarding how Netgear releases firmware. I have never seen an actual statement from Netgear explaining the process. Fortunately, there is no urgency to update firmware unless the Orbi is not performing as expected and the release notes mention a change that addresses the problem.
My own practice is to wait a minimum of 2-3 weeks to let the "early adopters" discover if it is safe to update or not.
I just upgraded after having lots of issues with the previous fireware and so far so good (2 days in).
I normally wait as well, but needed to start fresh and just went for the latest.
You can update them manually if you'd like. Have your router and IP addresses written down for each unit and the firmware downloaded before you start.
1. Disconnect all the ethernet cables
2. Turn off your wireless adapter on you computer
3. Connect your orbi to your PC via ethernet cable
4. Type in the IP address for the unit you're updating
5. Enter admin and whatever your password is
6. When you're in the setup go to advanced-administration-firmware update
7. Go to the manual update tab
8. Select the firmware you downloaded from Netgear
9. Hit the upload tab
I updated all three of my units and so far so good.
- I already update my Orbi RBR50 and RBS50, can consider best update ever. Big improve in wifi connection stability.
