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RBR40 will not update
Seems like Netgear doesnt want to recognize this device fully as a legetimate device. I cant select it under the "model" field in this "Start a new Discussion" page, and it's also not directly listed...
Since your router unit is on a first release version of FW, you need to update using a middle released FW then upgrade to v210. I ran into this issue earlier this year with my friends 50 series I set up for him. I could not upgrade the router to most currect for some reason. I loaded a middle version, something in between the first released FW and the most current. That worked. Once the router was upgraded to this middle dated version, then the most current version of FW took and the router installed it.
Try loading Version 1.12.0.20 or Version 2.1.1.12 on to the router:
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBK40.aspx#download
If you can get these to load, then update to v.210.
NOTE:
If you update to recent FW v.210, try enabling Daisy Chain. Some have mentioned that this seems to be working in reverse order, enabling means disabled actually.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Firmware-2-2-1-210-and-connection-problems-Skybell/m-p/1649275/highlight/true#M43001
I too faced such challenges. After trying to numerous ways to manually update RBR40 from 1.9.x from my pc and Mac, I successfully did a mid term manual upgrade to 2.0.0.56 (I think) from my iPhone and it actually took it. I then was able to auto upgrade to 2.2.x. Go figure.
Glad you got yours working. Enjoy.
MmmNetBeer wrote:
I too faced such challenges. After trying to numerous ways to manually update RBR40 from 1.9.x from my pc and Mac, I successfully did a mid term manual upgrade to 2.0.0.56 (I think) from my iPhone and it actually took it. I then was able to auto upgrade to 2.2.x. Go figure.