RBR50/RBS50 Firmware 2.5.1.16 Update

Yes download manually that is what I had to do

no idea why automatic does not work

worst decision in buying the orbi garbage

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fredricr1 wrote:

Any idea why the latest firmware update doesn't show up? Does this mean my Orbis (all 3) are not compatible with 2.5.1.16?  Do I need to download and manually update instead?  Lastly...any cautionary tips for updating firmware?

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You are right to be frustrated, because the situation with regard to Netgear Orbi firmware updates is a mess.  As a "set up and forget" residential product, Netgear would silently update the Orbi firmware without the user ever being involved.  Then, there were some instances where the invisible firmware update caused massive problems for some users.  Horrendous. Horrible.  Nasty.  The user forum filled up with post demanding that Netgear cease this nefarious practice and let users choose when (and if) to upgrade.  Last Fall Netgear released a significant firmware update,  and once again it played havoc with some users and had to be "withdrawn".   Netgear cannot seem to be consistent.  Netgear sends out emails prompting people to update, and pops notices on the Orbi "app", but the Orbi says there is no update available.  There is one credible report of an Orbi updating satellites when the user decided to update the router only.  It's a mess.

The concensus seems to be, "if it ain't broke, for God's sake don't FIX it."  (Fix as in spay, neuter.)  In other words, unless your Orbi is not performing as you want, be in no hurry to install an update.  And, if you DO decide to update the firmware, realize that YOU CHOSE to do it.

p.s. Your RBS50Y is certainly on the latest available firmware.  It is a hybrid product that has little in common with the other "50" products.

I recommend avoiding the auto update FW section of the router. Many posters have had problems with this feature and is not stable to use. Seems to break systems or causes problems more than anything else. 

First manually download the RBS and RBR FW files from here.

http://kb.netgear.com/en_US/000061838/

Unpack the FW from the .zip files. 

Use a wired PC for this process. Safari(Mac), IE11, Firefox or Opera browsers are recommended.

Log into the RBSs web page and send the FW file there first.

Then send the RBR FW file lastly.

Factory reset the RBS and RBR and setup from scratch. After makeing sure the system works after setting up, be sure to make a backup configuration to file for safe keeping. This saves time if a reset is needed again. 

I recommend keeping this method, as it's a proven method I and others have been using for years to update router FW. 

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fredricr1 wrote:

Definitely new, so be gentle. 

 

My RBR50 is currently using firmware v2.3.5.30, my RBS50 is on 2.5.0.38, and my RBS50Y (outdoor) is on 2.3.5.32.  When I log into the orbi website for remote management and check for firmware updates, it shows none available.  Any idea why the latest firmware update doesn't show up? Does this mean my Orbis (all 3) are not compatible with 2.5.1.16?  Do I need to download and manually update instead?  Lastly...any cautionary tips for updating firmware?

 

Sorry for the basic questions and thanks for the help.

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So, I am curious since your post mentioned RBR50Y's in the mix.

I have an RBR50 router, 3 RBS50 Sats, and 2 RBS50Y Sats.

I have been able to download the firmware for the RBR50 and RBS50 devices and have already upgraded the RBS50's to 2.5.1.16.   No problems.

However the RBS50Y Sats are a different situation, the download page for this device shows 2 options, either 2.3.5.32 for Orbi's or 2.5.2.104 but that claims it's only for Orbi Pro....

So does anyone know if my router is an RBR50, will the firmware for the RBS50Y that is 2.5.2.104 (Orbi Pro) actually work?   Cause if not, it seems 2.3.5.32 is the latest firmware for Orbi Mode for Orbi.

Just curious if anyone here knows.

Thanks