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Orbi RBK53 - Force autoupdate firmware to v2.7.3.22
Today, I found my router forced update firmware to 2.7.3.22. Is it normal or not? because I use 2.5.1.16 is very stable with my environment It update around 2am GMT+7 Is it normal for this be...
I was able to complete this successfully, and downgraded to a stable version firmware.
Here's what I did based on FURRYe38 suggestion, I set Orbi to AP mode first, then connected to a spare router that I have and blocked all ports for Orbi update service (updates.netgear.com or updates1.netgear.com). The auto upgrade finally stopped, everything is back to normal and I'm happy. Thanks everyone who offered to help!
Can I turn it off? I think it is not normal behavior. It force to update only the version!
It seems you cannot turn it off. I don't see any option...
FYI, NG has been pushing auto FW upates on Orbi systems since 2016-17. Thought not everyone may get auto updated, it's been happening for a long time now. One can find historical posts going back years in regards to users having problems after FW was auto updated...and some users not seeng any problems after being auto updated. This is NOT new behavior.
FURRYe38 wrote:FYI, NG has been pushing auto FW upates on Orbi systems since 2016-17. Thought not everyone may get auto updated, it's been happening for a long time now. One can find historical posts going back years in regards to users having problems after FW was auto updated...and some users not seeng any problems after being auto updated. This is NOT new behavior.
Well, I've had this for over a year and never got an auto update. Why it only chooses certain customers at certain times is very weird.
