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Orbi Firmware Update 2.5.0.38
Does anyone have any details on this new firmware upgrade?
Release Notes:
[Bug Fix] Fixes issues with the Apple HomeKit connectivity.
[Bug Fix] Fixes the wireless crash and reboot issue when the router is under stress.
[Bug Fix] Fixes the WiFi disconnection and IOT issue.
[Bug Fix] Fixes the guest isolation issue for multicast and broadcast traffic between the main host and guest.
[Bug Fix] Fixes the Ethernet backhaul boot-sequence issue.
[Bug Fix] Updates the OpenVPN certificate from MD5 to SHA-256.
[New Features and Enhancements] Enhances the device recognition mechanism of the attached devices list.
[Bug Fixes] Fixes the compatibility issue with Sonos devices.
MikeG63 wrote:Couldn't agree more, in my case no reset was needed, just a router reboot after the upgrade. All that is really eeded is good quality control and a good quality assurance play book / automated procedure. Also STOP tinkering under the hood!
Smart man. Your network and peace of mind thanks you
Indeed it does :smileyvery-happy:
Did the firmware get pulled. Been monitoring forum, and when I checked for latest version on my orbi. It says 2.3.5.30 is the latest now? No updated version available.
MikeG63 wrote:Indeed it does :smileyvery-happy:
Not aware that the firmware has been pulled. It seems that this is quite common that the posted firmware version on the support pages doesn't appear until quite a while after the web admin page shows a new version is available.
No what I mean is Orbi has been telling me there is a newer firmware vesion 2.5.0.38, I have downloaded it from support, but have not installed yet. Today my orbi is saying no new firmware available, and the latest is 2.3.5.30
dsc_dewain wrote:No what I mean is Orbi has been telling me there is a newer firmware vesion 2.5.0.38, I have downloaded it from support, but have not installed yet. Today my orbi is saying no new firmware available, and the latest is 2.3.5.30
Stop checking for firmware updates. 2.5.0.38 has numerous problems.
When there is a firmware with major revisions, NG will push it to all auto-pilot.
Check these links:
and
https://kb.netgear.com/000061363/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-5-0-38
seems pretty official to me - just saying!
OK....what am I looking for?
Seriously, "What am I looking for?"
Netgear have updated their support admin pages with the latest firmware upgrades and pushed it out to their device web admin pages. The upgrade , in my particular case, does not have numerous issues other than those related to the enhanced device recognition mechanism of the attached devices list and the ability to edit it. The core funtionality has not been impacted as far as I can tell.
MikeG63 wrote:Seriously, "What am I looking for?"
Netgear have updated their support admin pages with the latest firmware upgrades and pushed it out to their device web admin pages. The upgrade , in my particular case, does not have numerous issues other than those related to the enhanced device recognition mechanism of the attached devices list and the ability to edit it. The core funtionality has not been impacted as far as I can tell.
Seriously....nothing new here as far as I can tell. All of this is basic upgrade procedures IF you choose to upgrade. The additional info on 2.5.0.38 is nice, but of no concern to me for I don't do manual updates.
So let me get this right. Firmware 2.5.0.40 is a hot fix specifically for the https security issue that @FURRYe38 told us months ago would be fixed in a future release because they couldn't do a release for just a single issue.
Good to know.:smileymad:
BTW How do you know if auto-update is actually turned off or on? At this point I don't believe anything without verification. And there doen't appear to be any indication on the interface to show the status.
Wire1852 wrote:So let me get this right. Firmware 2.5.0.40 is a hot fix specifically for the https security issue that @FURRYe38 told us months ago would be fixed in a future release because they couldn't do a release for just a single issue.
Good to know.:smileymad:
BTW How do you know if auto-update is actually turned off or on? At this point I don't believe anything without verification. And there doen't appear to be any indication on the interface to show the status.
If you turn off auto updates, then what happens?
Retired_Member wrote:If you turn off auto updates, then what happens?
I don't see a way on the web interface to either turn on/off the automated updates or to check to see if the automated update feature is on/operational. There is an online feature that tells if updates are available and a manual update feature.
So is it real or not? If it automatically installs how are you notified that an update occurred? Or are you notified? I had the Orbi system since April 2019 & I don't remember seeing an auto update message or notice.
