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amt1a351's avatar
amt1a351
Follower
Dec 28, 2019

RBR50 current version

Hello,

 

I noticed that my current firmware version is V2.3.5.30 but on the netgear website it says version 2.5.1.8 is out as of 12 Dec 19.  I guess my question is shouldn't it let me know there is an update when I force it to check for an update?  It just tells me, "No new firmware version available."  I know I could manually update it but I'm not 100% positive the firmware is for my device?  Trying to see if anyone else is having this issue?

 

Thanks,

Jason

P.S.  I've attached a screenshot of my current version and it saying on new firmware version available.

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  • tomschmidt's avatar
    tomschmidt
    Virtuoso
    Jan 10, 2020

    Netgear disabled autoupdate of firmware due to many issues that it has caused, and based on feedback and requests from customers.  If v2.3.x is working for you, then you are fine staying on it.  If you want the latest v2.5.1.8, then you have to manually install it, download it from https://www.netgear.com/suppzio fort/product/RBK53.aspx#download

     

    Download the zip file for both the router and satellite

    Unzip the files

    Manually upgrade the firmware on the satellites first using the RBS-v2.5.1.8.img file

    Finally, upgrade the firmware on the router using the RBR-v2.5.1.8.img file