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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.
And stop performing manual firmware updates
Retired_Member wrote:
And stop performing manual firmware updates
VAJim,
I tried updating to the newest rev both using the "automagical" auto update button and then reverted and then tried updating manually by downloading the newest firmware and doing the Satalites first and then the Router. I expected no difference and found none, but just tried it anyway for the sake of giggles.
After the updates I did do a hard power off/on after they came up with .38 but that was the extent of the effort I was willing to put forth.
Most settings in my config are manual and customized and I have a very eclectic mix of IoT devices to go along with my peak of 67 devices.
Even if I do a hard reset it may or may not resolve the issue I am observing on my hardware in my environment.
p.s. AND I should have tested on both a wired and wireless connection to the router and substituted a different cable modem to rule out those variables, but again, I am pretending I am a happy homeowner user so only reporting and testing as such.
wchp wrote:
Retired_Member wrote:
And stop performing manual firmware updatesVAJim,
I tried updating to the newest rev both using the "automagical" auto update button and then reverted and then tried updating manually by downloading the newest firmware and doing the Satalites first and then the Router.
Here's what I have in mind:
Manual updates = user does it. Either by 'clicking' on the update at the router loging screen (after seeing that there is an update)...or.....downloading from the 'download' area of the NG website, usually in an effort to fix a problem (how did that happen).
Automaticallly = user does nothing. NG pushes the firmware. Usually in the case of a major revision. I suspect this would also include security issues that I keep hearing a frantic call about from posts here.
Bottom line...once your network is running, leave it alone.
You should try a factory reset and setup from scratch. Some as a last resort. Some of us don't see problems like you do.
wchp wrote:I tried updating to the newest rev both using the "automagical" auto update button and then reverted and then tried updating manually by downloading the newest firmware and doing the Satalites first and then the Router. I expected no difference and found none, but just tried it anyway for the sake of giggles.
After the updates I did do a hard power off/on after they came up with .38 but that was the extent of the effort I was willing to put forth.
Most settings in my config are manual and customized and I have a very eclectic mix of IoT devices to go along with my peak of 67 devices.
Even if I do a hard reset it may or may not resolve the issue I am observing on my hardware in my environment.
p.s. AND I should have tested on both a wired and wireless connection to the router and substituted a different cable modem to rule out those variables, but again, I am pretending I am a happy homeowner user so only reporting and testing as such.
FURRYe38 wrote:You should try a factory reset and setup from scratch. Some as a last resort. Some of us don't see problems like you do.
Factory reset is for lost password
Why certainly, you can contact NG and let them know what you feel. I post as I see fit. I report only to them.
Good Luck.
Gregron wrote:Can we all vote to have this FURRYe38 stop posting. 99% of his posts are "I'm not having any problems so you shouldn't either." Quite possibly the most unhelpful person I've ever seen. He's like those people who answer Amazon questions with "I don't know"
Gregron wrote:Can we all vote to have this FURRYe38 stop posting. 99% of his posts are "I'm not having any problems so you shouldn't either." Quite possibly the most unhelpful person I've ever seen. He's like those people who answer Amazon questions with "I don't know"
He lives on the edge. All others see him as difficult
