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MikeG63
Oct 22, 2019Apprentice
Orbi Firmware Update 2.5.0.38
Does anyone have any details on this new firmware upgrade?
- 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.
FURRYe38
Oct 23, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Thanks for letting us know. Let us know if you have any problems. Mines been solid since updating as well. No issues besides the device naming problem which NG is aware of.
Be sure you do a back up configuration to file for safe keeping.
Enjoy. :smileywink:
dnonnema wrote:I applied this firmware update today. Took about 3 minutes, no problems after system rebooted.
Retired_Member
Oct 23, 2019
FURRYe38 wrote:Thanks for letting us know. Let us know if you have any problems. Mines been solid since updating as well. No issues besides the device naming problem which NG is aware of.
Be sure you do a back up configuration to file for safe keeping.
Enjoy. :smileywink:
Don't forget to perform a factory reset....
dnonnema wrote:I applied this firmware update today. Took about 3 minutes, no problems after system rebooted.