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RBR50/RBS50 Firmware 2.5.1.16 Update
Latest firmware v2.5.1.16 on RBK53 in AP mode. No new surprises yet. Everything seems to be in order and working. If you took the plunge, please share your experiences.
Try a factory reset on the RBR disconnected from the ISP Modem. Skip the setup wizard. Use a wired PC and IE11 or Firefox and try to reload the FW file to the RBR. It should take. Once FW is loaded, reboot and re-connect the modem. I would power OFF the modem for 30 seconds then back ON when you reboot the RBR.
Be sure to clear out any and all browser caches before doing the FW update.
larryindublin wrote:So I attempted the upgrade as well. I've been one of the lucky ones who have had a very stable Orbi setup since day 1.
Have about 35 devices connected of all types.
Satelites both upgraded fine but getting an "500 Internal Server Error" when I try to upgrade the router. This is the typical order I have done things. Thoughts? Tips? Tricks? Have redownloaded the firmware file and confirmed I am trying to use the RBR firmware...
Then you have responses like the one in message 35 that with all their wisdom continue to make believe everything is fine and offer to be able to fix all firmware screw ups, without addressing the real root of the problem by telling people they may need to rethink their position on firmware updates. One has to shake their head. The beat goes on.
FURRYe38 wrote:Try a factory reset on the RBR disconnected from the ISP Modem. Skip the setup wizard. Use a wired PC and IE11 or Firefox and try to reload the FW file to the RBR. It should take. Once FW is loaded, reboot and re-connect the modem. I would power OFF the modem for 30 seconds then back ON when you reboot the RBR.
Be sure to clear out any and all browser caches before doing the FW update.
larryindublin wrote:So I attempted the upgrade as well. I've been one of the lucky ones who have had a very stable Orbi setup since day 1.
Have about 35 devices connected of all types.
Satelites both upgraded fine but getting an "500 Internal Server Error" when I try to upgrade the router. This is the typical order I have done things. Thoughts? Tips? Tricks? Have redownloaded the firmware file and confirmed I am trying to use the RBR firmware...
Clearing browser cache for the win. Thanks FURRYe38.
Everything reconnected just fine so just given it the typical time for some of my devices to reconnect to strongest device.
Orbi is still by far the best router I've used. Sorry others have had issues.
Thank you
Will not let me manually update the rbr50. server times out
Also I have RBS40V satellites and I saw two firmwares
one for orbi voice and one for extendeer mode
do you know the difference
Thank you
I appreciate it
do you have your satellites on different channels
I do not know the best practices for that
Petiel315 wrote:do you have your satellites on different channels
I do not know the best practices for that
When the Orbi selects channels for 2.4G and 5G WiFi, every Orbi device uses the same channels. So, if the configuration is "Auto" and the Orbi has selected channel 4 for 2.4G, then all devices use channel 4. If the user manually selected a channel, then every device uses that channel.
This is the design.
Glad it worked. Be sure to make a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves times if you have to reset the system.
Enjoy. :smileywink:
larryindublin wrote:Clearing browser cache for the win. Thanks FURRYe38.
Everything reconnected just fine so just given it the typical time for some of my devices to reconnect to strongest device.
Orbi is still by far the best router I've used. Sorry others have had issues.
