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RBR50 App and web interface don't agree. Which do I trust?
I have the RBR50, Firmware Version V2.3.5.30 and one satellite RBS50, Firmware Version V2.3.5.30. I mostly use the web for management. I was in the firmware update screen and noticed the RBS50 alway...
You might post about this in the Orbi app forum:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/bd-p/en-home-orbi-app
Yes, there is new firmware available on the Netgear support site, 2.5.1.8. Last fall, Netgear released a firmware update that totally messed up device naming and did not fix the SSL Certificate fiasco. So, they pulled those updates and in (December?) released this one. Many people have manually updated to it and it appears to be stable. It did do away with our cute device images (sigh, no more Linux penguin).
If the system is working well, there is no reason to update the firmware, unless you just like "doing computer stuff." The Release Notes on the download page identify some specific problems that have been fixed. If those pertain to you, maybe it is worth doing.
As far as the web vs. app. on my Firmware Update page the Satellite says "Please wait a moment" for a LONG time.
And, if devices attached to the satellite are working fine, yet the app says the satellite is not connected. well, duh!
Other than the stated problem I am more or less happy with it. Ten years ago I enjoyed "doing computer stuff" . Now...Not so much! I checked the 2.5.1.8 info and although I do have Sonos devices I've had no issues with them so I'll leave well enough alone till the next major update.
As for the app yes "duh" One of the main reasons I went with Orbi was they still have a web based interface. Not a fan of most phone apps and only use it as a quick check on the status anyway.
Thanks.
