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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...
Troubleshooting
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

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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.

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 I've rebooted all three, and only the basestation will show an available (but as-of-yet unpublished) version of the firmware.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