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RBR50 Freezing after V2.7.3.22 Update
I've been using Orbi for several years now with very mixed results, but nothing a wired connection couldn't fix. The latest firmware update(V2.7.3.22) however has completely ruined my home network. ...
I ended up resolving this with an older firmware version, and then I used custom firmware to stop auto updates. It's perfect now but I'm changing to an RBR(S)750 setup, as I managed to get a good deal on a set.
I'll mark this as solved now. Thank you for the help to all that replied. Older firmware fixes the problem for anyone who finds this post via google. Whatever way you can come up with for staying at an older firmware is up to you. I would assume using another router to block the upgrade servers could work with little issue if you run orbi in AP mode. Avoid v2.7.3.22.
You might downgrade back to last working FW version on the RBS then RBR. V104?
Yeah, it was suggested above. I'll probably do it this week to see if I get any improvement. I'm just aware that netgear still force feeds the update even if you roll back.
One can block this if you have a spare router to use in front of the RBR.
bote wrote:
Yeah, it was suggested above. I'll probably do it this week to see if I get any improvement. I'm just aware that netgear still force feeds the update even if you roll back.
There is a page on the web that shows how to prevent the Orbi from automatically updating:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/se94mxcfzhpmi1o/Prevent%20Orbi%20from%20Updating.pdf?dl=0
Better way to stop a update with out having to redue that processs is to use a router in front of the RBR and block
http.fw.updates1.netgear.com
updates1.netgear.com
on the upstream router.
I like the solution of putting a router in front of the Orbi to block connections to Netgear, except:
- Adding a router creates a "Double NAT" which makes port forwarding, OpenVPN, and some types of internet gaming impossible
- It is not clear to me that another router will block secure connections (https)
It certainly appears that Netgear is forging ahead with forcing automatic firmware updates to V2.7.3.22 regardless of what affect it has on some customers.
I'll try these solutions tomorrow and get back to you guys after. Thanks for the help.
