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Orbi firmware update v2.1.4.16 availability
We’ve been monitoring issues that some customers have experienced in OrbiOS 2.1.4. In response, we’re releasing firmware that provides a permanent fix for the homekit issue along with various other f...
Thanks, didn't see the first page.... so was able to download the firmware for the RBS50Y, however... I can't seem to get it to update... when I click the update button it opens another window, but that errors out unable to connect. So my RBR50 and RBS50's are all on 2.1.4.16 but the 2 RBS50Y's are stuck on 2.1.3.4 Anyone have any clue how to actually get them updated... the manual update process doesn't seem to let me connect to them to update.
swellvue wrote:
Thanks, didn't see the first page.... so was able to download the firmware for the RBS50Y, however... I can't seem to get it to update... when I click the update button it opens another window, but that errors out unable to connect. So my RBR50 and RBS50's are all on 2.1.4.16 but the 2 RBS50Y's are stuck on 2.1.3.4 Anyone have any clue how to actually get them updated... the manual update process doesn't seem to let me connect to them to update.
Two things:
1. You can connect to your Orbi via a client that's connected directly to the Orbi (wired or wireless connection) using "orbilogin.com" in place of the IP address of the router unit. I find that a lot easier. If you want to connect directly to the satellite, which you can do, then you'll need the IP address of it.
2. To another point, I highly recommend using the Orbi in AP mode, assuming that you have an extra router with current firmware that you can use for the routing functions (dhcp, nat, etc.). I'm using a Netgear R7800 with the wireless radios turned off, and that works well for me.
- So you are saying we need to have another router because that functionality is completely broken on Orbi. That is of course rediculuous. Even if it works. Extra $$ on top of owning an Orbi wifi ROUTER. I use the advanced routing and DDOS/protection features in the Orbi.
IT's just a suggestion to use the Orbi in AP mode if one has an additional router to use it with. The orbi router works other wise as a router. It supports two modes, router and AP mode. Some users may prefer to use a different router so it's why NG impletments AP mode feature for this kind of configuration.
e1superman wrote:
So you are saying we need to have another router because that functionality is completely broken on Orbi. That is of course rediculuous. Even if it works. Extra $$ on top of owning an Orbi wifi ROUTER. I use the advanced routing and DDOS/protection features in the Orbi.
