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brecc1784
Nov 18, 2021Guide
RBS50 Needs Firmware Update according to the App
I have the RBR50 and the RBS50. Recently I noticed my devices were not connecting to the RBS50. When I open the Orbi app on my phone, it connects to the router and then shows my satellite needs a...
plemans
Nov 18, 2021Guru - Experienced User
try manually updating it.
- brecc1784Nov 18, 2021Guide
When I checked the firmware version on orbilogin.com, the status says "No new firmware vesrion available" for both the router and satellite. My current version for both is v1.4.0.34. Is that the most current version? If not, do I have to do it manually? Will that fix the issue of devices not connecting to the satellite and having poor speeds near it?
- plemansNov 18, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Install the 2.2.1.212 version.
From there you can try to auto-update. It was needed to expand the partition size.
- brecc1784Nov 18, 2021Guide
Thank you for your help. Does the router need a firmware update as well, or just the satellite? Also, where will I find that firmware version? The netgear download center shows to download 2.7.3.22.