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Orbi RBK 53 wrong firmware
My RBK53 is currently running 2.7.0.70. This is apparently a USA only version of firmware, but I live in Australia. How do I switch to the international version? I see that the 2.7.0.70 version h...
Updated to latest firmware: 2.7.2.104. Seems now that no separate USA-only version exists, the update process works smoothly.
You can try this:
"1) Go to Advanced, Security, Block Sites and add the following sites.
http.fw.updates1.netgear.com
updates1.netgear.com
downloads.netgear.com
Kept digging on this and learned the following:
TCP port 443 (HTTPS): http.fw.updates1.netgear.com
TCP port 21 (FTP): updates1.netgear.com
I believe those two are all that's necessary to block. Orbi tries HTTPS first, then FTP."
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Firmware-auto-update-domain/m-p/1499659/highlight/true#M22873
To do this right, you would first need to downgrade the RBS and RBR back to v2.6. Reset and this time, setup the RBR from scratch while it's disconnected from the ISP services/modem/ONT. Or disconnect the RBR from the modem services before you update. Once you have completed the RBR setup wizard, go in and set these block site configurations on the RBR. Once you have it all entered in and saved. Reboot the RBR, when the RBR reboots, plug in the RBR back with the ISP services, modem or ONT. This should block the update from happening...
Updated to latest firmware: 2.7.2.104. Seems now that no separate USA-only version exists, the update process works smoothly.
Yes, I was told by NG that v104 is for everyone.
- Thanks for the help. At least I now feel better about diving into manual updates.
You'll be fine with manual updates, use a wired PC and either use IE11, Edge or Firefox for doing the udpate.
I've been doing manual FW udpate for years. No problems with it.
I recommnend a full power OFF for 30 seconds of the RBS and RBR after the FW is fully processed by the units then back ON with the RBR first then RBS lastly. I haven't seen any issues using this process. Some have seen odd issues so as last resort, a factory reset maybe needed.
Be sure to make a backup configuration to file for safe keeping after the new FW is loaded and the system is tested as working well. Saves time if a reset is needed later on.Good Luck.
TRT1 wrote:
Thanks for the help. At least I now feel better about diving into manual updates.