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Orbi RBR50 2.7.0.70 is "out"
Heard reports that this was pushed to some users.
It is available at the usual links.
Like 2.5.2.4 there are no release notes.
Orbi RBR50 support site still claims 2.5.1.16 as the official ver...
2.7.0.70 appeared as an update on my IOS Orbi app this morning. As others have mentioned I found nothing about this firmware release on Netgear's website.
Tbsteph wrote:2.7.0.70 appeared as an update on my IOS Orbi app this morning. As others have mentioned I found nothing about this firmware release on Netgear's website.
Looking at the filename of the zip files, this firmware is meant for RBK53 V2 model.
So they are meant for RBR50V2 router and RBS50V2 Satellite.
It may cause issues if trying to install on a V1 version.
However the official downlaod site still shows 2.5.1.16
For those that may be confused about what version they have, the V1 has USB ports, the V2 does NOT.
Mstrbig wrote:
Looking at the filename of the zip files, this firmware is meant for RBK53 V2 model.So they are meant for RBR50V2 router and RBS50V2 Satellite.
ALL of the RBR50 firmware files that I have downloaded begin with "RBR50-V2" and installed just fine on my "V1" router.
I think the "V" stands for "firmware version"
I continue to be amazed that individuals are able to release software revisions with pretty comprehensive "release notes", but Netgear cannot manage it. Both the V1 and V2 Orbi support pages continue to state that V2.5.1.16 is the most recent firmware, even though later versions appear on Netgear download sites and numerous users have posted about being notified of (or automatically getting) newer firmware.
CrimpOn wrote:
Mstrbig wrote:
Looking at the filename of the zip files, this firmware is meant for RBK53 V2 model.So they are meant for RBR50V2 router and RBS50V2 Satellite.
ALL of the RBR50 firmware files that I have downloaded begin with "RBR50-V2" and installed just fine on my "V1" router.
I think the "V" stands for "firmware version"
Interesting I just looked at all my files and find no mention of RBR50-V2 on any of my files.
However when I look at my archived files for the V2 version, they all start with RBK53-V2, RBR50-V2, RBS50-V2
WHAT AMAZES ME MORE IS:
No one from Netgear EVER chimes in to explain why many owners of Orbi RBR50 and RBS50 units are getting different firmware versions? This affects dealers like me, when customers call and ask about it and we have no answers, It makes us look bad.
Just putting this out there...
I downloaded this firmware and I had to roll back to 2.5.2.4.
My devices continually lost connection and both satellites would repeatedly lose connection to the base.
This firmware is **NOT** production ready. I wouldn't recommend downloading and installing this.
2.5.2.4 is stable.. I WOULD recommend upgrading to 2.5.2.4 if you haven't already.
Don't waste your time with this 2.7.0.70.
CrimpOn wrote:
ALL of the RBR50 firmware files that I have downloaded begin with "RBR50-V2" and installed just fine on my "V1" router.I think the "V" stands for "firmware version"That is exactly correct. If you look at the past firmware versions, all of the "1 series" begin with "V1".
tagteam wrote:
CrimpOn wrote:
ALL of the RBR50 firmware files that I have downloaded begin with "RBR50-V2" and installed just fine on my "V1" router.I think the "V" stands for "firmware version"That is exactly correct. If you look at the past firmware versions, all of the "1 series" begin with "V1".
This does not appear to be correct. The Netgear support page for the V1 Orbi shows firmware versions from V1.1.0.16 (Initial Release) through V2.5.1.16 (current). The V2 Orbi (no USB) was initially released with firmware 2.3.1.44, so the support page does not show "previous versions". My original V1 Orbi (USB) came with V1.1.0.16 and has been updated as new releases come out until it is now at V2.5.1.16.
I downloaded the 2.3.1.44 zip file for V1 Orbi and for V2 Orbi. A binary file comparison (Windows FC command) shows they are identical.
