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New Orbi firmware 2.1.2.18 update issues?
I noticed that there was a new firmware version 2.1.2.18 for Orbi RBK50. Has anyone installed this version, and has there been any issues after the installation. Please provide any details that you...
Try going back to firmware
wrote:This blows! System with 1 satellite was rock solid for months. Then 2.1.* came out. Getting tons of disconnects, not sure if it's just satellite or main router but have had to unplug main and satellite a few times to get it to work again. Cannot even connect via app or desktop that is plugged in with a hard line. This is crazy...
Basically, missing out on Olympics because we have no internet. Just nuts....
V2.0.0.74
How do I disable auto firmware update after going back to 2.0.0.74?
That used to be a method known to block auto updates. It no longer seems to work. I'm lucky enough to be running Orbi in AP mode behind a proper router with firewall capability. I'm blocking all traffic generated by the Orbi units.
wrote:That used to be a method known to block auto updates. It no longer seems to work. I'm lucky enough to be running Orbi in AP mode behind a proper router with firewall capability. I'm blocking all traffic generated by the Orbi units.
+1
Added Block ALL from Orbi Router and Satellite to WAN traffic on my upstream checkpoint firewall. Now it' stuck on .74 firmware.
So outside of using it in AP Mode and block traffic with another router, there is no way to block the auto update since Telenet doesn't work anymore.