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stevedfive's avatar
stevedfive
Aspirant
Nov 15, 2019

Orbi firmware update

I currently have V2.3.5.30. Do I need to update my firmware?

3 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 15, 2019

    You can if you want to. You may see notifcation on the RBRs web page about v38 or v40. You don't have to update to these versions. IF your system is working, and your not effected by any of the release notes seen in v38 or v40, keep whats loaded. 

     

    v38 introduced one problem of device custom names. Some are bothered by this. NG is aware of it. 

     

    Be sure you make backup configurations of your RBR to file for safe keeping. 

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 16, 2019
    stevedfive wrote:
    I currently have V2.3.5.30. Do I need to update my firmware?

    I also have 2.3.5.30 and when I check the Firmware Update page, Netgear tells me "No new firmware available." So, NO.

    In addition, firmware update is a choice.  When 2.5.0.38 was announced, I took a "wait and see" approach, and am glad that others dove in and discovered problems.  Saved me a bunch of time and effort.

  • MacrossMike's avatar
    MacrossMike
    Apprentice
    Nov 16, 2019
    stevedfive wrote:
    I currently have V2.3.5.30. Do I need to update my firmware?

    Given the issues found in 2.5.0.38 and 2.5.0.40, my advice would be "No, you don't."

     

    Whatever fixes were incorporated into those releases are absolutely not worth the loss of performance and stability from the latest firmware's many issues.