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comainusa
Jan 31, 2021Tutor
RBK53 v1 with firmware 2.7.2.102?
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 updat...
CrimpOn
Jan 31, 2021Guru - Experienced User
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
Jan 31, 2021Tutor
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.
- CrimpOnJan 31, 2021Guru - Experienced User
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.
- comainusaJan 31, 2021Tutor
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 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.
- CrimpOnFeb 01, 2021Guru - Experienced User
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
Well, I realized today that 2.7.2.102 has managed to "not show" two devices (1) a wired printer, and (2) a WiFi Echo Dot. The Orbi log clearly shows both devices receiving IP assignments via DHCP as they should. And, both devices function normally. No clue why 2.7.2.102 would think they are "Allowed devices that are not currently connected to the network." The Orbi "app" also does not show these devices as connected.
Now I share your delimma. Orbi firmware is not showing all devices. Do I (a) go back to 2.5.1.16 or (b) remain on 2.7.2.102 and try to remember that Attached Devices is incorrect, of (c) split the difference and try 2.5.2.4?
- comainusaFeb 01, 2021Tutor
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.
- FURRYe38Feb 01, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Sounds like you might have a faulty system if your RBS are disconnecting randomly.