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Orbi RSR50 firmware 2.5.1.16
I just updated my Orbi RBR50 router to the latest (as of 04/18/20) firware version, 2.5.1.8. When it was done, orbilogin.com indicated that my satellites, all RBS50, were all updated to 2.5.1.16. The...
NG sometimes pushes FW udpates before they post them on the web site.
crvance003 wrote:I just updated my Orbi RBR50 router to the latest (as of 04/18/20) firware version, 2.5.1.8. When it was done, orbilogin.com indicated that my satellites, all RBS50, were all updated to 2.5.1.16. The thing is, I can't find on netgear.com a downloadable version of that satellite firmware. There IS a version 2.5.1.16 for the RBS20, but the latest listed version for the RBS50 is 2.5.1.8. My question, then is, what's going on? Is it that my system is misidentifying the firmware version of the satellites? OR did my router force a RBS20 firmware on my RBS50 satellites? OR is there a "secret" 2.5.1.16 version for the RBS50's? Any insight from the community would be appreciated.
hi,
Although my answer isn't specifically directed to your question, I have recently update to V2.5.1.16
Firstly, for me there have been no updates automatically for the V2.5.1 series - I have done them manually myself.
Yesterday [28 April 2020] I download the zip files for RBS50 & RBR50.
It's good practice to update your satellite Orbi devices first [I only have the 1 satellite].
The manual update for RBS50 & RBR 50 went without a problem.
On my Android phone I'm running VV2.4.25.962
The Device Manager is display the devices with the appropriate icons.
All seems OK
My only problem in recent weeks has been the RBR50 deciding to reboot - which isn't great as there are a few of us trying to work from home.
Has anyone else had this reboot issue lately?
The best policy is to do nothing
If your system needs an update Netgear will push it automatically. No action required on your part
this is especially true if your system is working
leave it alone
ive been on the same firmware for 6 months
Thanks for your response. I was hopeful that my latest upgrade may help with the rebooting of the RBR50 that I've been experiencing lately. I'm really not sure what could be causing it. The only change is that there are 2 of us working from home, so the load would be more than normal.
May I ask what firmware revision you have installed?
Retired_Member wrote:May I ask what firmware revision you have installed?
V2.3.5.30
With firmware that old you shouldn't even be allowed to comment on a topic. Firmware that old is riddled with bugs... DHCP reservations going haywire, reboots, device naming... you name it... so there is NO WAY you can comment on issues I have with v2.5.1.16
Unfortunately what Netgear decides as working many times is far from acceptable. Several bug fixes THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO ME like the device naming and icon issue are very important to me and those issues have been addressed with the last updates, BUT Netgear did not push them to my Orbi. ALSO, leaving devices to update themselves can pose serious security risks because updates may contain security fixes as well. So your answer may be meant for the noob that is better off not touching their equipment. I prefer to stay up to date and demand that Netgear remain on the ball.
Retired_Member wrote:The best policy is to do nothing
I typically adhere to "if it ain't broke", but not when it comes to devices connected to the Internet, especially not for something as central as a router and/or there's something about security fixes in the release notes.
I don't think it is reasonable to expect significant new issues with every release, and it is certainly not reasonable to expect to need to do a factory reset every now and then.
Mooose wrote:
Retired_Member wrote:The best policy is to do nothing
I typically adhere to "if it ain't broke", but not when it comes to devices connected to the Internet, especially not for something as central as a router and/or there's something about security fixes in the release notes.
I don't think it is reasonable to expect significant new issues with every release, and it is certainly not reasonable to expect to need to do a factory reset every now and then.
I consider myself just one user, one voice. The choice is yours.
You can always perform a simple search on any firmware and see for yourself the track history, and while doing that pay close attention to the number of folks who performed the update manually.
I totally agree with this. This goes with any update to any piece of equipment. Why touch it if it's not broken? It could introduce a whole new realm of issues to you that you usually want to steer clear of. For me, unless there's something specifically called out in the release notes that I will benefit from, or a fix I am waiting for - I don't update.