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RBR50, RBS50 won't find 2.7.1.60 firmware update
I got the email from Netgear today informing me I needed to update the firmware to the latest version for security reasons, neither the app or the web interface will find the latest update online. It...
Manual update to ver 2.7.1.60 is the only option at this time. Netgear has not placed newer versions on their update servers.
There are lots of threads here discussing the pros/cons for updating (or not) manually. Please read and then decide if you are up to it.
If your in the USA region, then v2.7 can be used:
You can manaually download v60 files from NGs support site. Apply v60 to the RBS first then RBR lastly. You'll see v102 available then on the RBRs web page.
If your not in the USA, then most current version for all other regions is v40:
Up to you if you wanna update. Good Luck.
Badger21 wrote:I got the email from Netgear today informing me I needed to update the firmware to the latest version for security reasons, neither the app or the web interface will find the latest update online. It just says no new firmware available even though it's on 2.5.2.4. I've tried restartting the router but it still won't find the new update.
I prefer not to attempt a manual update as I'm not a technical user.