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srdavis872
Apr 10, 2020Apprentice
Orbi RBK50 Speeds Drop
I recently bought an RBK50 kit with an RBR50 router and RBS50 satellite. Set up was kind of a pain. It's been working for a while with some disappointing performance. Internet service that I get is a...
Retired_Member
Apr 10, 2020what firmware are you running?
srdavis872
Apr 10, 2020Apprentice
V2.5.1.8
When I check for updates, it says "Firmware is up to date"
- Retired_MemberApr 10, 2020
srdavis872 wrote:V2.5.1.8
When I check for updates, it says "Firmware is up to date"
trust me...it's bad...do a search....lots of complaints.
recommend reverting back to previous stable FW
how did you get V2.5.1.8??
- srdavis872Apr 10, 2020Apprentice
Just through the app if I remember. I think that's what it updated to when I set it up.
Do you know how I can install a previous firmware version?
- Retired_MemberApr 10, 2020
srdavis872Do you know how I can install a previous firmware version?
look for the download area here and enter your model number....
here's your bette choice:
RBR50 (Orbi Router) Firmware Version 2.3.5.30
then stop looking and perfomring manual updates....NG will push critical updates with no action required by you
srdavis872
- srdavis872Apr 10, 2020Apprentice
And how far back in versions do you recommend I go?