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New Orbi RBR50/RBS50 Firmware Version 2.3.1.48
Netgear just pushes out another firmware version, 2.3.1.48.
Please share your experience!
Thanks everyone.
I found I was connected to the modem (Telstra Max WiFi) was why I could not login via orblogin. I did turn the Telstra WiFi off but it appears it turned itself back on in the past couple of weeks. This might be from an auto firmware update as I cant think how else it could have re enabled.
Today I also just followed the Netgear video to put Orbi into AP mode vs Modem mode. Not sure what this does but following your instructions I did it anyway. I can confirm I can login to Orbi from App and Browser and can login to Modem via the Testra Gateway browser login URL. All looks good.
Now I just need to see if the internet pauses I have been getting go away.
Thanks all
rRamjet wrote:
Today I also just followed the Netgear video to put Orbi into AP mode vs Modem mode. Not sure what this does
I get squeamish when I read things like this. First off, the choices in the Orbi management console should be AP or Router mode, not modem. Unless you're using a modem/router combo Orbi. AP stands for access point. Basically think of your Orbi as an expensive extender when run this way. The Telstra box ends up doing all the primary router functions including DHCP server address assignments.
If your ISP box can be set to bridge, DMZ or passthrough mode for the Orbi, it would be possible to run the Orbi in its natural riouter mode.
In either of these modes, you are correct to disable WiFi on the Telstra box. A firmware update should not change the settings on your modem or gateway box unless they forced it to perform a factory reset which would be highly unusual. Most people would scream bloody murder if it happened behind the scenes.