Hi there, Does anyone know if the latest RBK53 firmware version 2.7.2.102 works with the RBK53 version 1 system (USB connector on back)? Netgear Orbi app only suggests 2.6.1.40 as available update. Thx much in advance.

Thanks for the update ... well, not showing only two devices is already pretty good, lol ... out of the approx. 40 connected things in our home, our Orbi (2.5.1.16) decided to only show about 12 of them as connected. Everything else is listed under "currently not connected to the network" although the devices are all working. I really can't believe that as a networking company they haven't manage to fix such a simple problem like this? This system is in the market now since 2019 I believe. Really sucks! Was hoping that the latest firmware update fixes these glitches, but looks like it doesn't. There is no point in buying a 2 satellite system when one of them just always disconnects itself after a couple of days, then needs to be re-synced. Starting to consider to just dump this piece of crap and buy something else that actually works. I really do not have time to baby-sit a WiFi system that should be set and forget.

comainusa wrote:Does anyone know if the latest RBK53 firmware version 2.7.2.102 works with the RBK53 version 1 system (USB connector on back)? NYes, it does. I have it on two.

Thanks, CrimpOn - good to know. Did you expirience any kind of issues when switching to this firmware version? I'm trying to update my firmware (currently still on 2.5.1.16) due to issues with not showing all connected devicesCrimpOn wrote:comainusa wrote:Does anyone know if the latest RBK53 firmware version 2.7.2.102 works with the RBK53 version 1 system (USB connector on back)? NYes, it does. I have it on two.and random disconnects of one of the two satellites. Thanks much in advance.

comainusa wrote:Thanks, CrimpOn - good to know. Did you expirience any kind of issues when switching to this firmware version? I'm trying to update my firmware (currently still on 2.5.1.16) due to issues with not showing all connected devicesNo issues so far, but it is "early days". I came directly from 2.5.1.16 (it's long and embarrasing story). So far, nothing stands out.

Thanks!CrimpOn wrote:comainusa wrote:Thanks, CrimpOn - good to know. Did you expirience any kind of issues when switching to this firmware version? I'm trying to update my firmware (currently still on 2.5.1.16) due to issues with not showing all connected devicesNo issues so far, but it is "early days". I came directly from 2.5.1.16 (it's long and embarrasing story). So far, nothing stands out.

RBK53 v1 with firmware 2.7.2.102?

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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 31, 2021
comainusa wrote:
Does anyone know if the latest RBK53 firmware version 2.7.2.102 works with the RBK53 version 1 system (USB connector on back)? N
Yes, it does. I have it on two.
- comainusa
  Tutor
  Jan 31, 2021
  Thanks, CrimpOn - good to know. Did you expirience any kind of issues when switching to this firmware version? I'm trying to update my firmware (currently still on 2.5.1.16) due to issues with not showing all connected devices
  CrimpOn wrote:
  comainusa wrote:
  Does anyone know if the latest RBK53 firmware version 2.7.2.102 works with the RBK53 version 1 system (USB connector on back)? N
  Yes, it does. I have it on two.
  
  and random disconnects of one of the two satellites.
  
  Thanks much in advance.
  - CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 31, 2021
    comainusa wrote:
    Thanks, CrimpOn - good to know. Did you expirience any kind of issues when switching to this firmware version? I'm trying to update my firmware (currently still on 2.5.1.16) due to issues with not showing all connected devices
    No issues so far, but it is "early days". I came directly from 2.5.1.16 (it's long and embarrasing story). So far, nothing stands out.
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 31, 2021
Can be manually downloaded and manually installed which is preferred:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-RBR50-Router-Firmware-Version-V2-7-2-102/m-p/2034115/highlight/true#M110640
Update the RBS first before the RBR.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Most-Stable-Orbi-Configuration/m-p/1941087/highlight/true#M97026
comainusa wrote:
Hi there,

Does anyone know if the latest RBK53 firmware version 2.7.2.102 works with the RBK53 version 1 system (USB connector on back)? Netgear Orbi app only suggests 2.6.1.40 as available update.

Thx much in advance.

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RBK53 v1 with firmware 2.7.2.102?