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RBR50: no firmware update from 2.7.2.104?
My wifi has been a bit flaky, and finally I checked the firmware on the devices. The RBR50 is running firmware version 2.7.2.104, as is one of the satellites (RBS60); the other satellite (RBS20) is r...
Don't try to open the .img or .chk files. They are not usable my any OS. Just use a web browser and log into the RBS/RBRs web pages and use the FW update feature page to send the unpacked FW files to the RBS then RBR.
DaleLyles wrote:I downloaded that somewhere at the beginning of trying to figure this out, but my Macbook Pro does not recognize it as a file and won't open it.
I downloaded that somewhere at the beginning of trying to figure this out, but my Macbook Pro does not recognize it as a file and won't open it.
Don't try to open the .img or .chk files. They are not usable my any OS. Just use a web browser and log into the RBS/RBRs web pages and use the FW update feature page to send the unpacked FW files to the RBS then RBR.
DaleLyles wrote:I downloaded that somewhere at the beginning of trying to figure this out, but my Macbook Pro does not recognize it as a file and won't open it.
Finally. Thank you!
I would add that the path is https://http://192.168.1.1 > Administration > Firmware update > Manual update.
From there, update the satellites (which are listed) and then the router (which curiously is not listed/named).
Enjoy. :smileywink: