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SW_'s avatar
SW_
Prodigy
Apr 20, 2020

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.  
WrathofKon's avatar
WrathofKon
Tutor
May 04, 2020

So I updated today with no issues to resolve my not seeing connected devices issue.  I was seing 8 devices connected before which i knew was too little.  Now all devices connected are showing up in the device manager list in the web ui and the app.  I did the satellite and then the router.  No issues. 

  • Petiel315's avatar
    Petiel315
    Tutor
    May 04, 2020
    There is no update to the routers from what I see I have rs40v which need to be rebooted failed
    Just a garbage mesh system
    • WrathofKon's avatar
      WrathofKon
      Tutor
      May 04, 2020

      I was using linksys prior to this.  This has had better coverage and better speed. And generated few to no complaints from my co-inhabitants.  I don't like the app.  I didn't like the linksys app either.  Using separate apps for parental control is annoying.  Asking you to pay subscriptions for this is annoying too. 

      I found the RBR50 Router upgrade here - https://kb.netgear.com/000061838/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-5-1-16

       

      For the price I got this system, it has performed adequately for my needs.  

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      May 04, 2020

      Please post about your model orbi in the correct and more appropriate Orbi with Voice forum:

      https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-Voice-WiFi-Meets-HiFI/bd-p/en-home-orbi-voice

       

      If you don't like what you have you have the option to return your product or sell it and find something else. Most users enjoy there Orbi systems. Not all Orbi systems are "garbage". 

       

      Good Luck. 

      Petiel315 wrote:
      There is no update to the routers from what I see I have rs40v which need to be rebooted failed
      Just a garbage mesh system

       

       

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 04, 2020

    Thanks for letting us know. Glad all is working well now. Be sure to save off a new backup configuration to file. Saves time if a reset is needed. 

     

    Enjoy. 

    WrathofKon wrote:

    So I updated today with no issues to resolve my not seeing connected devices issue.  I was seing 8 devices connected before which i knew was too little.  Now all devices connected are showing up in the device manager list in the web ui and the app.  I did the satellite and then the router.  No issues.