Orbi MR 2.1 Update 3/23/18

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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

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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*.