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BjoernKW
Dec 23, 2020Aspirant
No Orbi RBR50 firmware update (from V2.5.2.4) available
Today, I received an email from Netgear stating that a new router firmware version is available for Orbi RBR50 routers. However, both the iOS app and the "Firmware Update" section in the web admi...
vajim
Dec 23, 2020Master
FURRYe38 wrote:
If your system is working, you don't have to necessarily update.
good advice from one of the smartest here on this forum
Bing-Stroller
Dec 23, 2020Luminary
So, basically ignore the email from Netgear stating that a new router firmware version is available for Orbi RBR50 routers if yours is working OK.
Even though the Subject Line is "Important Security Firmware Update from NETGEAR"
Even though the Subject Line is "Important Security Firmware Update from NETGEAR"
- vajimDec 23, 2020Master
Bing-Stroller wrote:
So, basically ignore the email from Netgear stating that a new router firmware version is available for Orbi RBR50 routers if yours is working OK.
Even though the Subject Line is "Important Security Firmware Update from NETGEAR"Basically...what I support is making up your mind. Never used the word 'ignore'.
Advice in forums is like a box of chocolates, you'll never what you get.
- Bing-StrollerDec 23, 2020LuminaryAdvice in forums is like a box of chocolates, you'll never what you get.
You have lost me there 🤔- vajimDec 23, 2020Master
Bing-Stroller wrote:
Advice in forums is like a box of chocolates, you'll never what you get.
You have lost me there 🤔I love typing
Advice in forums is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you'll get.
- FURRYe38Dec 24, 2020Guru - Experienced User
It's up to you if you want to update, or not.
Your choice.
Bing-Stroller wrote:
So, basically ignore the email from Netgear stating that a new router firmware version is available for Orbi RBR50 routers if yours is working OK.
Even though the Subject Line is "Important Security Firmware Update from NETGEAR"- vajimDec 24, 2020Master
Or you could simply say that it's up to you if you want to update, or not.