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Brads515's avatar
Brads515
Guide
Apr 15, 2017

Next Orbi Firmware Update...anyone know when?

I am hoping that the next Orbi firmware update will solve some of the major wifi speed issues and erratic speed issues I get on my Orbi system.   Anyone have any idea of when the next firmware upda...
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Glenee's avatar
Glenee
Apprentice
Apr 17, 2017

And Mr. Netgear Moderator you would say what to these gentlemens concerns.

alfista2600's avatar
alfista2600
Aspirant
Apr 29, 2017

My investment in Orbi has not really made my wifi better, and I'm looking for firmware updates as well.


Yesterday and today, I see a listing for:

 

V1.9.1.12

 

Current Version:V1.8.0.6
New Version:V1.9.1.12
  

Release Notes:
[Bug Fix] Fixes bugs and security issues.<br>[Enhancements] Improves the firmware upgrade process.<br>[Enhancements] Continuous improvement in wireless connection stability.

 

But I can't update as my satellites never show the update. I don't see any references to this firmware on the netgear website either. Somewhat worried about this device being hacked somehow. 

 

Any thoughts?

  • Glenee's avatar
    Glenee
    Apprentice
    Apr 30, 2017

    I checked the website and they still show V1.8.06 as current. Please make sure you are on the right netgear Item for your firmware updates. I have got into the wrong firmware update for the piece of equipment that I have before and ther eis no harm done it just won't take it.

    All the Best,

    Glen

  • alfista2600's avatar
    alfista2600
    Aspirant
    Apr 30, 2017

    Hi Glen,

     

    Thanks for the reply. I was not clear. I see this new firmware in the admin console of the router. It picks up a new version for the basestation, but not the satellites. I'll try to attach an image here:

     

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    I do not see this version of firmware anywhere on the netgear site. I wonder if I somehow have a pre-release/beta/test basestation which might explain the performance issues I'm having.

  • Ely's avatar
    Ely
    Luminary
    Apr 30, 2017

    My satellite  wasn't updating either, after I rebooted both the sat and the main unit then both were able to download and take the firmware upgrade.

  • alfista2600's avatar
    alfista2600
    Aspirant
    Apr 30, 2017

    what version are you at now? I've rebooted all three, and only the basestation will show an available (but as-of-yet unpublished) version of the firmware.

  • Ely's avatar
    Ely
    Luminary
    Apr 30, 2017

    Both my main unit and the satellite are on V1.9.1.12, are you using your Orbi in AP mode?

  • alfista2600's avatar
    alfista2600
    Aspirant
    Apr 30, 2017

    Thanks.

     

    I am running in Router mode. My satellites never show the update. I guess I'll go reboot them all. I don't see a way to manually download this firmware version.

  • Ely's avatar
    Ely
    Luminary
    Apr 30, 2017

    alfista2600  yeah this can be frustrating, I was in the same situation yesterday when my sat wasn't getting the update, hopefully they will put it up on the site tomorrow, usually they delay a few days before they list officially, then you'll be able to download and install it manually, but yeah try another reboot.

  • alfista2600's avatar
    alfista2600
    Aspirant
    Apr 30, 2017

    I got it going. No remote reboot capabilities on the satellites but I rebooted the basestation and did an update as soon as it came up. The satellites followed suit.

  • Ely's avatar
    Ely
    Luminary
    Apr 30, 2017

    Glad you got it going, but yeah, when I said reboot all units I meant manually, there's no remote reboot for the sats yeah.

  • Glenee's avatar
    Glenee
    Apprentice
    May 01, 2017

    :mansurprised:My Mistake. When I go to the website it does not show that firmware. You must be getting it on a auto update, or by checking for new software. Netgear has so many products and you can download any of the firmware.

    All my Best,

    Glen