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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?
This is it best and recommended method to manually update your system. Ensures your RBS and RBR are updated properly when doing manual updates. How I update my system. Works well. Been doing updates this way for years. Zero problems using this method. Yes, update the RBS first then RBR lastly.
Too many problems with the auto update method. I and others have not see any problems with manual updates. Is thes Auto update thru the RBRs web page what seems to cuase problems. Manually downloading FW files and applying them your self is the BEST method to ensure the systems is updates properly. A search of this feature will reveal problems with it. Been a long on going problem for NG.
What version of Orbi do you have v1 or v2? Seen a couple of posts with reboot issues for users using v2 systems...
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Retired_Member wrote: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?
Zero problems using this method.
Don't see how this is true. A search will reveal otherwise.