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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 ...
Hey Everyone,
I have a RBK50 system that has been performing flawlessly since the day I installed it. I'm using the following Firmware: V2.1.2.18.
Does this Firmware support Ethernet-Backhaul? I haven't tried it yet, so just wanted to ask before I do.
Thanks!
BJ
V2.1.3.4 supported ethernet back how. Works well. Its recommended after you update to this verions of FW, do a factory reset on both router and satellite(s) then setup from scratch. Some major changes in this version so it needs a clean slate.
b1ggjoe wrote:Hey Everyone,
I have a RBK50 system that has been performing flawlessly since the day I installed it. I'm using the following Firmware: V2.1.2.18.
Does this Firmware support Ethernet-Backhaul? I haven't tried it yet, so just wanted to ask before I do.
Thanks!
BJ
Thank you Sir!! I have a small request:
I've seen so many different recommendations and 'recipes' on what is the best thing to do, as well as the specific order in which to do things, when it comes to updating/upgrading Firmware, the Router first vs. Satellites first and etc.
Would it be possible for you to throw something together that we can all use as a guide for the best way to perform Firmware upgrades and so forth?
Thanks!
BJ
You can follow this:
https://kb.netgear.com/31573/How-do-I-manually-upgrade-firmware-on-my-Orbi-Satellite
Moderators seem to want users to use this process.
The only thing it doesn't mention is the factory reset and set up from scratch. This is only needed for this version of FW that seems to need a clean slate to start from. NG normal process is to update FW wiith out having to factory reset which I presume will be back to being the normal process upon the next FW update.
b1ggjoe wrote:Thank you Sir!! I have a small request:
I've seen so many different recommendations and 'recipes' on what is the best thing to do, as well as the specific order in which to do things, when it comes to updating/upgrading Firmware, the Router first vs. Satellites first and etc.
Would it be possible for you to throw something together that we can all use as a guide for the best way to perform Firmware upgrades and so forth?
Thanks!
BJ
b1ggjoe wrote:Thank you Sir!! I have a small request:
I've seen so many different recommendations and 'recipes' on what is the best thing to do, as well as the specific order in which to do things, when it comes to updating/upgrading Firmware, the Router first vs. Satellites first and etc.
Would it be possible for you to throw something together that we can all use as a guide for the best way to perform Firmware upgrades and so forth?
Thanks!
BJ
Note that the Release Notes that are posted with each firmware release have detailed instructions on how to flash the firmware on your Orbi. Satellite first is one thing that Netgear says that stands out if you do a manual flash. It has also been said that if you'll need to do a reset after flashing, that will be put in Netgear's Release Notes for that firmware version. Whether you need to reset or not may depend on what version you're coming from...and even if the Release Notes doesn't mention a reset after flashing, I'll do one if problems arise. First power cycle both units, then reset both units if the power cycle doesn't help. When I do the factory reset, I'll reconfigure the units from scratch...my Orbi is in AP mode, and there isn't a lot of configuration available in AP mode *smile*.
Anyways, that's how I learned how to update the Orbi, using the Release Notes, and it has worked well for me *smile*.
