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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.
Having terrible connectivity problems since this FW upgrade as well as the device naming bug. Going to have to (reluctantly) reset orbi system according to this thread. Disappointed to say the least. Suggest that when updates are realised for the system that it should state 'Optional' together with a caveat notice. (Frustrated user)
My issue with the Orbis is that after iOS13, HomeKit has been extremely buggy, with devices constantly cycling between updating and no response, only occassionally actually working. When I saw Firmware Update 2.5.0.38 with fix for HomeKit issues, I truly hoped it would fix my problems (like an update a couple of years ago did), but if anything, there is only a slight improvement. Especially my iPhone will take forever to get an updated device status, with the iPad/Macs being somewhat faster.
Is there anything that can be tweaked on my end, or is the answer simply to get a different mesh system?
bjornand1 wrote:My issue with the Orbis is that after iOS13, HomeKit has been extremely buggy, with devices constantly cycling between updating and no response, only occassionally actually working. When I saw Firmware Update 2.5.0.38 with fix for HomeKit issues, I truly hoped it would fix my problems (like an update a couple of years ago did), but if anything, there is only a slight improvement. Especially my iPhone will take forever to get an updated device status, with the iPad/Macs being somewhat faster.
Is there anything that can be tweaked on my end, or is the answer simply to get a different mesh system?
Try to revert back to an eariler firmware version
Retired_Member That could be an option, would anyone know which FW version is stable with HomeKit?
Nixerr wrote:Suggest that when updates are realised for the system that it should state 'Optional' together with a caveat notice. (Frustrated user)
Or better yet.....DON'T upgrade.
Have you tried a facory reset and setup from scratch? Others have v38 working:
Mine was solid for more than 5 days after updating and resetting. No issues other than the device naming issue.
Try a reset.
https://kb.netgear.com/31486/How-do-I-reset-my-Orbi-system-to-factory-default-settings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePZSc7vnRlQ
Nixerr wrote:Having terrible connectivity problems since this FW upgrade as well as the device naming bug. Going to have to (reluctantly) reset orbi system according to this thread. Disappointed to say the least. Suggest that when updates are realised for the system that it should state 'Optional' together with a caveat notice. (Frustrated user)
