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ORBI RBS50 (RBK50) Firmware upgrade - MAC TFTP -New Purchase not working
NB my model number is not listed - but it seems closest to the one above I have purchsed this Orbi RBK50 Mesh Wifi System https://netgearstore.sg/collections/orbi-wifi-mesh-system/products/netgearor...
First off please confirm the FW version seen on the RBR using a wire connected PC and web browser connected to 192.168.1.1.
You can directly update the RBS to v16 by using this process first on the RBS:
Wire connect 1 PC to the back of the RBS. Factory reset the RBS, wait about 5 minute. The PC will get a IP address from the satellite. it will be 192.168.1.250. Use this IP address in a web browser to log in to the satellites web page. Log in as admin and password. Use the satellites web page FW update feature to select the FW update file that was unpacked from the .zip file. Then factory reset and then re-sync the satellites to the RBR.
The RBR will need to be updated as well to v16 before you attempt to connect the RBS to the RBR. They need to be on the same version of FW.
Hi FURRYe38 after a time somewhat longer than 5 minutes it finally resolved the IP address and I was able to log in, to the admin tool. I discovered that the firmware is the same on both devices.
So I ran the mobile app pairing service which was successful, although the mobile app says it was unsuccessful.
Anyway, through the cable connection I re-opened the admin tool available under a new IP address ( which was assigned to avoid an ISP conflict) and it says the router and satellite are connected and working well.
Thanks for your help FURRYe38
Glad you got in and got it working.
You can pair RBS to RBR with pressing the large black button in back of the RBR then RBS.
After it's all setup and working well, i recommend doing a backup configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
Enjoy. :smileywink:
Gregstar wrote:Hi FURRYe38 after a time somewhat longer than 5 minutes it finally resolved the IP address and I was able to log in, to the admin tool. I discovered that the firmware is the same on both devices.
So I ran the mobile app pairing service which was successful, although the mobile app says it was unsuccessful.
Anyway, through the cable connection I re-opened the admin tool available under a new IP address ( which was assigned to avoid an ISP conflict) and it says the router and satellite are connected and working well.
Thanks for your help FURRYe38