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dvdstomper
Jul 13, 2025Aspirant
RBK50 shows lower test speeds after latest firmware installed
I have the original RBR50 router with 2 RBS50 satellites. Almost 10 year old. Because this model is basically EOL, there have not been a lot of firmware updates, but a couple of months ago, I notice...
dvdstomper
Jul 14, 2025Aspirant
Do you always do a full re-set and re-config after FW updates? i dont think I have ever done that.
What would be the main benefit of trying the Voxels FW - is it known to perform better with the default settings? I am not looking to customize my setup heavily.
thanks
FURRYe38
Jul 14, 2025Guru - Experienced User
When I do run into issues yes. Normally if a power cycle of the system OFF then back on after a FW update is good enough. However running into issues, a FR would be needed to check this. If you haven't then would be something that should have been tried.
Something to keep backup config files on hand as well as to make FR and setups quicker.
Up to you to use Voxels FW or not. They seem to keep some of the FW more up to date then stock since NG won't be adding any new stuff.