RBR50 Auto updating to 2.3.5.30. I don't want it.

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Why has my firmware all of a sudden started auto updating to 2.3.5.30. I don't want it, it runs like garbage and drops out every 5 mins. I was running 2.3.1.44 for over a year and it runs rock solid for me.

I downgraded back to 2.3.1.44 and it rebooted but as soon as it reboot it flashed 5.30 back on. Turn off the auto updates.

FURRYe38 · Answer

Please do a factory reset and set up from scratch on the RBS and RBR after v30 is applied to see if this helps getting your Orbi running well.

kyleb88 wrote:
Why has my firmware all of a sudden started auto updating to 2.3.5.30. I don't want it, it runs like garbage and drops out every 5 mins. I was running 2.3.1.44 for over a year and it runs rock solid for me.

I downgraded back to 2.3.1.44 and it rebooted but as soon as it reboot it flashed 5.30 back on. Turn off the auto updates.

kyleb88 · Answer

I have factory reset and started from scratch on .5.30. Still dropping wifi and disconnecting/rebooting. I have factory reset and then flashed back to 1.44 and then telnet into router and turned off auto updates. I leave it for a while and it does not update to 5.30. But after a day it will still automatically update to 5.30 no matter what settings I have enabled/disabled. This is really making me want to throw this system in the garbage. I was rock solid on every firmware until after 1.44.

I'm at my wits end on this auto update. I am starting to look for an alternative mesh setup.

FURRYe38 · Answer

&nbsp;What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.&nbsp;What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?&nbsp;There is newer FW available on the 5 series orbi. Seems to have appeared in the FW update section.https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/New-Firmware-v2-5-0-38/m-p/1813852/highlight/true#M73266Something to consider later on.&nbsp;&nbsp;Others are having good operation with v30 as well:&nbsp;https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/2-3-5-30-ORBI-Firmware-AutoUpdate-Severe-Problems-with-Satellite/m-p/1813249/highlight/true#M73129&nbsp;Might try his process to see if it fxies your issues.&nbsp;Good Luck.&nbsp;

Retired_Member · Answer

What's strange is that&nbsp;2.3.5.30 sat out there for nearly 6 months without the auto-updated.&nbsp; Now NG figures it's ready for prime time.&nbsp; Strange indeed.&nbsp;I feel your pain.&nbsp; You may have something (config or hardware) in your network that&nbsp;2.3.5.30 broke.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SW_ · Answer

kyleb88&nbsp;wrote:I have factory reset and started from scratch on .5.30. Still dropping wifi and disconnecting/rebooting. I have factory reset and then flashed back to 1.44 and then telnet into router and turned off auto updates. I leave it for a while and it does not update to 5.30. But after a day it will still automatically update to 5.30 no matter what settings I have enabled/disabled. This is really making me want to throw this system in the garbage. I was rock solid on every firmware until after 1.44.&nbsp;I'm at my wits end on this auto update. I am starting to look for an alternative mesh setup.&nbsp;Try the hidden UI method to disable auto update if the telnet method didn't work for you.Check out this&nbsp;how to disable firmware auto update.Good Luck!

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RBR50 Auto updating to 2.3.5.30. I don't want it.

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