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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.
I had the same problems as others have posted in this thread, so downgraded back to 2.3 manually. I did the satellites first and then the router. Seems ok so far and connectivity back to how it was before.
Next time, try a factory reset on the RBR and RBS after upgrading FW if you see problems after a FW update as a last resort. Others have had good operation after a reset of the system.
Mine ran solid for over 5 days with out issues aside the device naming issue.
webbo73 wrote:I had the same problems as others have posted in this thread, so downgraded back to 2.3 manually. I did the satellites first and then the router. Seems ok so far and connectivity back to how it was before.
FURRYe38 wrote:Next time, try a factory reset on the RBR and RBS after upgrading FW if you see problems after a FW update as a last resort. Others have had good operation after a reset of the system.
Mine ran solid for over 5 days with out issues aside the device naming issue.
webbo73 wrote:I had the same problems as others have posted in this thread, so downgraded back to 2.3 manually. I did the satellites first and then the router. Seems ok so far and connectivity back to how it was before.
wow....I'm sure the OP hopes there is NO next time.
This software bug or whatever the hell it is ruined my week. Last netgear router that I will buy.
Retired_Member wrote:
FURRYe38 wrote:Next time, try a factory reset on the RBR and RBS after upgrading FW if you see problems after a FW update as a last resort. Others have had good operation after a reset of the system.
Mine ran solid for over 5 days with out issues aside the device naming issue.
webbo73 wrote:I had the same problems as others have posted in this thread, so downgraded back to 2.3 manually. I did the satellites first and then the router. Seems ok so far and connectivity back to how it was before.
wow....I'm sure the OP hopes there is NO next time.