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Orbi RBS/RBR 50 Version 2.1.3.4 and Apple homekit iDevices and Philips Hue problems.
I have updated to firmware version 2.1.3.4 and have noticed some homekit instability. I have several iDevices Switches which have become intermittent and no other changes than the router firmware. ...
The NVRAM setting resets after a reboot of the device. I ended up putting my asus router back in and running the orbi in AP mode. I then put in firewall rules to block the download servers netgear uses to push out updates.
re: "The NVRAM setting resets after a reboot of the device"
That's not been my experience. I have set auto upgrade off nvram as detailed in
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Firmware-V1-12-0-18-Discussion/td-p/1320421/page/5
After rebooting, my settings are still intact (when viewed in telnet) and my orbi has not upgraded.
Did you do the final nvram commit step ?
It's possible... i can't remember. I ended up using my firewall to block all internet access to the orbi APs.
I tried that, committed it to nvram...worked for a couple of days then it went back to auto update.
Since there seems to be no response from Netgear on this forum, I encourage everyone to bring this up on twitter. Autoupdate is very damaging.