Orbi MR 2.1 Update 3/23/18

The 40 series files were removed for unknown reasons. You might contact NG support and ask for the v2.1.3.6 beta files if they will give them to you. 

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Gelissen wrote:

The link on the first page of this topic for the RBS40 BETA MR 2.1.3 firmware doesn't work. 

 

RBS40: http://files.netgear-support.com/go/?a=d&i=SoxDgoIHIg

 

Does anyone have the right link?

Thanks!

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2.1.4.10 available through automatic update.

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OutGolfn wrote:
Wanted to note in this main thread the many issues with Apple HomeKit currently on V 2.1.3.4 and it’s very very bad with iHome Smart plugs. They are constantly switching from unavailable every few minutes.

I know another user Bill started a separate thread and hopefully Netgear has this Apple HomeKit issue fixed/addresses in the next update.
It was not an issue on any of the previous firmwares but V 2.1.3.4 has triggered it for many people with Apple HomeKit in their homes!

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I have several HomeKit devices, including 3 outside, that would have a hard time staying connected. Then I got the RBS50Y, and now no more issues. I think these HomeKit devices just need a super-strong signal. If they lose Wi-Fi for even a second, it's like impossible for them to reconnect. So try moving a satellite closer?

It was here however the file was removed:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-MR-2-1-Update-3-23-18/m-p/1533584/highlight/true#M26234

Your mest option would be to contact NG support or PM one of the Moderators and ask for v2.1.3.x version for the 40 series model. 

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UnhappyOrbiUser wrote:

AmitR wrote:

BETA MR 2.1.3 software can be found here:  

RBR40: http://files.netgear-support.com/go/?a=d&i=NWHSwvM06n 

That link does not work, or no longer works, whichever.

2.1.2.18 + 2.1.2.2 (RBW30) has been a nightmare.. is there a newer version I can try somewhere, or should I look for an older version?

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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

Didn't have any issues with AnyConnect  VPN on a Mac when connecting to a corporate network.

What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem? 

If you updated FW v2.1.3.4, was a factory reset and set up performed? if not, please do this and set up from scratch. 

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wegunterjr wrote:

I am having issues with connecting to a VPN. I usually connect to my work VPN using CISCO AnyConnect - I have been able to do it, but I think it was prior to the update.   THoughts?  

 

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Not really, you maybe already hitting the limits of your wifi devices. Just because they can connect at 866Mb doesn't mean the data can flow that fast as well. Doesn't work like that. Connection rates differ from data flow rates. The Connection rates are just connection rate speeds between the devices and wireless AP/router only. Mfrs have different designes and depending on chips used and implemented, data rates will differ and some are limited by the chips they use or implement. Honestly, is 866Mb data rate really needed on a phone, stop and think, what are you doing one thing at a time on ap phone that would need that kind of bandwidth? FB? text? voice? Nothing on a phone needs that kind of data rate. Streaming compressed video even doesn't need that kind of data rate. Theres many connection however on phones, apps and browsers and all this combine needs some bandwidth. That were the connection rate comes in. Wider connetion rate, more app, video and browser data can share the pipe.

My current v2.1.3.x FW has working wired back haul. Zero issues so far.

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turns2stone wrote:

What are the chances that an upcoming 2.2.x firmware will improve wired backhaul? Because I cannot get this to work, unless the satellites are directly connected to the Orbi router. And my switch/cabling in between the router/satellites has never caused any problems in the past 5 years.

 

Maybe an even more important question: how much improvement have you guys seen going from RBR50->RBS50 Wi-Fi backhaul performance to wired? My Orbis are max 40 feet from each other. Most of my iPhones/iPads/laptops have up to 866Mbps antennas/performance. I can easily get 300-500Mbps (I do have 1Gbps internet service). Going from the 1733Mbps (real world 800Mbps throughput max?) backhaul, to wired Cat6, is it realistic to expect 400-600Mbps Wi-Fi performance on devices that support 866Mbps?

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Hi,

in the german community has someone the firmware 2.2.X.X

Look:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-RBK50-mit-Firmware-2-1-3-4/m-p/1552964#M1135

Possible the team will open this beta firmware;

lg

Juergen from Austria

You might contact NG support and ask for an RMA, you may have bad HW that FW can't fix.

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Planetom wrote:

When will there be a new firmware?

This piece of **bleep** just isn't working

(yes I treid it all several times all configs multiple resets)

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