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Orbi MR 2.1 Update 3/23/18
Our teams are still working through the issues, but I wanted to provide a quick update on OrbiOS 2.1. We usually wait to release our software until it's available across all Orbi product lines, but ...
I asked about this and was told that while beta builds are made available, there are changes to FW and in between builds will and can effect how configurations are used on prior versions of FW. So for users installing any of the Beta builds, you need to perform a factory reset and set up both router and satellite(s) afterwards to ensure the new FW is seated well and no prior configurations will be in the mix. You need to set up from scratch, then save off a new configuration.
I was told that once the official FW is released and no longer Beta, then factory resets will not be needed after upgrading FW. The user configurations should persist and continue to work well after upgrading with official released FW.
Will Orbi systems be auto updated to beta builds? Because I have had my system auto updated to new firmwares in the past that has broken things and I had to roll back to older firmware and factory reset and manually install the new one in order for things to be stable. At this point I dont trust anything released by Netgear. Beta or official.
FURRYe38wrote:I asked about this and was told that while beta builds are made available, there are changes to FW and in between builds will and can effect how configurations are used on prior versions of FW. So for users installing any of the Beta builds, you need to perform a factory reset and set up both router and satellite(s) afterwards to ensure the new FW is seated well and no prior configurations will be in the mix. You need to set up from scratch, then save off a new configuration.
I was told that once the official FW is released and no longer Beta, then factory resets will not be needed after upgrading FW. The user configurations should persist and continue to work well after upgrading with official released FW.
Please review first post in this thread:
"We’re not yet going to push this release this for auto-firmware upgrade, and will let you know before we do. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Support."
joelinhowrote:Will Orbi systems be auto updated to beta builds? Because I have had my system auto updated to new firmwares in the past that has broken things and I had to roll back to older firmware and factory reset and manually install the new one in order for things to be stable. At this point I dont trust anything released by Netgear. Beta or official.
FURRYe38wrote:I asked about this and was told that while beta builds are made available, there are changes to FW and in between builds will and can effect how configurations are used on prior versions of FW. So for users installing any of the Beta builds, you need to perform a factory reset and set up both router and satellite(s) afterwards to ensure the new FW is seated well and no prior configurations will be in the mix. You need to set up from scratch, then save off a new configuration.
I was told that once the official FW is released and no longer Beta, then factory resets will not be needed after upgrading FW. The user configurations should persist and continue to work well after upgrading with official released FW.
Perhaps I have missunderstood what this thread is about. What is this beta firmware you are discussing?
2.1.3 something.
My system auto updated to Firmware Version 2.1.3.4 and I assume that is an official version. Does it have anything to do with this beta firmware?
Yes this is a beta. Some received this via auto update.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-MR-2-1-Update-3-23-18/m-p/1533584/highlight/true#M26234
Was probably mistakingly put up on the auto update servers. It's been removed. Please do a factory reset on the Orbi system and set up from scratch if you haven't already.
joelinhowrote:Perhaps I have missunderstood what this thread is about. What is this beta firmware you are discussing?
2.1.3 something.
My system auto updated to Firmware Version 2.1.3.4 and I assume that is an official version. Does it have anything to do with this beta firmware?