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MikeG63
Apprentice
Oct 22, 2019
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Orbi Firmware Update 2.5.0.38

Does anyone have any details on this new firmware upgrade?
  • espcar's avatar
    espcar
    Oct 22, 2019

    Release Notes:
    [Bug Fix] Fixes issues with the Apple HomeKit connectivity.
    [Bug Fix] Fixes the wireless crash and reboot issue when the router is under stress.
    [Bug Fix] Fixes the WiFi disconnection and IOT issue.
    [Bug Fix] Fixes the guest isolation issue for multicast and broadcast traffic between the main host and guest.
    [Bug Fix] Fixes the Ethernet backhaul boot-sequence issue.
    [Bug Fix] Updates the OpenVPN certificate from MD5 to SHA-256.
    [New Features and Enhancements] Enhances the device recognition mechanism of the attached devices list.
    [Bug Fixes] Fixes the compatibility issue with Sonos devices.

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dnonnema
Aspirant
Oct 23, 2019

I applied this firmware update today.   Took about 3 minutes, no problems after system rebooted.  

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Retired_Member
Oct 23, 2019
dnonnema wrote:

I applied this firmware update today.   Took about 3 minutes, no problems after system rebooted.  

Nice....check back in a few days.  I think the record is 5 days.