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Orbi Firmware Update 2.5.0.38
Does anyone have any details on this new firmware upgrade?
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.
Ok, thanks for letting us know. Yes latest FW is good and does work. Again, some users need to factory reset and setup form scratch. I would also power OFF the modem for 30 seconds as well while the RBR is being reset. This should help resolve your issues. After getting it setup again, do a backup configuration and save to file. This will save you time should a reset be needed later on down the road.
mtowle wrote:For security reasons. In my opinion, it's always good to be running the latest firmware to get the latest security vulnerability fixes. By the way, my cable modem does not have a built in router. Thanks!
I bought mine in Sept, and had massive connectivity problems until a NG tech advised me to upgrade the FW. once that was accomlished, all was good.
I was hesitant to upgrade again, but I upgraded to 2.5.0.38 last week without any problems.
Question how do I back up the configuration? I have a feeling I will need to jump through hoops with the next FW update.
Navigate to the RBRs web page and select Advaced tab/Administration/Backup Settings. Click on the back up button. This generates a backup file. Move this to a safe place.
dnonnema wrote:I bought mine in Sept, and had massive connectivity problems until a NG tech advised me to upgrade the FW. once that was accomlished, all was good.
I was hesitant to upgrade again, but I upgraded to 2.5.0.38 last week without any problems.
Question how do I back up the configuration? I have a feeling I will need to jump through hoops with the next FW update.
One other thing I noticed is my phone updated its firmware to iOS 13.2 very recently, so there are two variables here (iOS and Orbi firmware updates). I did a "forget this network" on my phone and then joined again. I'll update this post in a couple days to let everyone know if that solved the issue or if it's still occurring. I'll also take a look at my wife's iPhone to see if it's having the same problem and what firmware version it's running. Thanks.
mtowle wrote:One other thing I noticed is my phone updated its firmware to iOS 13.2 very recently, so there are two variables here (iOS and Orbi firmware updates). I did a "forget this network" on my phone and then joined again. I'll update this post in a couple days to let everyone know if that solved the issue or if it's still occurring. I'll also take a look at my wife's iPhone to see if it's having the same problem and what firmware version it's running. Thanks.
I updated to iOS 13.2 as well. I haven't see to many issues. Mostly with other applications and devices I have with other Mfrs.