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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 have not detected a "pattern" in Orbi firmware updates. 2.3.5.30 came out in (May? June?). However, this one seems to have been such a "stinker" that a rework will show up sooner. However, MY GUESS is that it still could be months.
So, here's the pragmatic thought - my router works fine, as do my satellites. So the 80 / 20 rule stands, i.e. does it fulfill 80% of my requirements. My network is stable and all my peripherals work fine with no drops and outages, so I ask myself why get stressed over some icons and names. Yes its annoying, inconvenient, not professional, bad QA, and more importantly for Netgear reputation damaging!!!
Absolutely a new firmware version will come along as per Netgear's release cycle, again probably not well QA'd, and may well address some of the issues / concerns and most likely introduce others. So I am keeping a healthy cynicism and from now on will adopt an n-1 approach.
MikeG63 wrote:and while you're at it...STOP performing manual firmware updates....
Others are reporting v.38 working just fine. A reset seems to be key here:
Though its a last resort, a reset and setup from scratch does help to clear out any mis-configurations or lingering FW code from prior versions. I manually update FW which includes a reset and set up from scratch. Have not seen problems using this method for each FW update. Users are encouraged to make backup configurations to file as well. Helps save time if resets are needed.
MikeG63 wrote:So, here's the pragmatic thought - my router works fine, as do my satellites. So the 80 / 20 rule stands, i.e. does it fulfill 80% of my requirements. My network is stable and all my peripherals work fine with no drops and outages, so I ask myself why get stressed over some icons and names. Yes its annoying, inconvenient, not professional, bad QA, and more importantly for Netgear reputation damaging!!!
Absolutely a new firmware version will come along as per Netgear's release cycle, again probably not well QA'd, and may well address some of the issues / concerns and most likely introduce others. So I am keeping a healthy cynicism and from now on will adopt an n-1 approach.
FURRYe38 wrote:Others are reporting v.38 working just fine. A reset seems to be key here:
Bad advice.....NG has reported that this firmware is the root of the problems discussed here. WHY have people waste their time as you suggest?
Couldn't agree more, in my case no reset was needed, just a router reboot after the upgrade. All that is really required is good quality control and a good quality assurance play book / automated procedure. Also STOP tinkering under the hood!
