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Loccs26's avatar
Loccs26
Aspirant
Jun 13, 2020

RBR50 / RBS50 firmware update to V.2.5.1.16

I recently updated the firmware as suggested by the GUI and phone app to 2.5.1.16. I was previously on the rock solid, 2.3.5.30. I treid 2.5.1.8 in the past and all of my attached devices failed to s...
Loccs26's avatar
Loccs26
Aspirant
Jun 13, 2020

UGH, ok thanks. 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 14, 2020

I recommend loading from scratch. Sometimes backup configs from older FW version can introduce same or new problems.

You can try it first and see. If the problem continues, then factory reset and setup from scratch with out the backup config file. 

 

Let us know how it goes...

  • MareLuce's avatar
    MareLuce
    Aspirant
    Aug 22, 2020
    Any update to this?

    I tried the over the air updates to this latest from the same version.
    It rebooted but never updated.

    Repeated over the air firmware upgrade attempt with same result.

    I guess this means I should not try it again.

    • Loccs26's avatar
      Loccs26
      Aspirant
      Aug 23, 2020

      I have done the same in the past with no luck. I just use Voxel's firmware and I haven't had an issue since. Google it. 

      • Mstrbig's avatar
        Mstrbig
        Master
        Aug 23, 2020
        Loccs26 wrote:

        I have done the same in the past with no luck. I just use Voxel's firmware and I haven't had an issue since. Google it. 

        I's funny you mention 3rd party firmware, such as Voxel.

        Every time we install a Netgear router, we trash their firmware and install DD-WRT. The router is faster, less issues and always has the features one would want. 

        With that said, my RBK53 system is on 2.5.1.16, and am experiencing no issues whatsoever. Currenty it is not ahowing an update.

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Aug 23, 2020

      Try a wired installation of v16 FW on the RBS then RBR using a wired PC and web browser. Factory reset the system and setup from scratch. 

      https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-2-5-1-16-Update/m-p/1897955/highlight/true#M89460

      What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?

      MareLuce wrote:
      Any update to this?

      I tried the over the air updates to this latest from the same version.
      It rebooted but never updated.

      Repeated over the air firmware upgrade attempt with same result.

      I guess this means I should not try it again.

       

      • MareLuce's avatar
        MareLuce
        Aspirant
        Aug 23, 2020
        Furry,

        My cable modem is a Netgear CM 500
        Connected to a
        Orbi Ac3000 Rbk53-100NAS