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Orbi RBR50 Router Firmware Version V2.7.2.102
A new Router Firmware Version V2.7.2.102 installed automatically during the night. So far so good!
Thanks. But I'm looking for advice as to why I might or might not want to upgrade.
MrMRB wrote:Thanks. But I'm looking for advice as to why I might or might not want to upgrade.
We don't know enough to answer.
The release notes says "fixes security issues" or some such without specifying the nature or severity of the issues.
Users here are split into 2 camps:
- Don't change if you are happy with the functioning; If the issues fixed are serious, Netgear will "push" this to your system without any choice or action on your part
- I must have the latest. NG fixed something, so it must be worthwhile. I'll update manually and let the chips fall where they may.
I personally will wait a few days and try to see how others do with the update, and try to learn about the nature of the security fixes.
Its not easy. If the issues are serious and getting exploited in the wild, I'll update manually.
alokeprasad wrote:
MrMRB wrote:Thanks. But I'm looking for advice as to why I might or might not want to upgrade.
We don't know enough to answer.
The release notes says "fixes security issues" or some such without specifying the nature or severity of the issues.
Users here are split into 2 camps:
- Don't change if you are happy with the functioning; If the issues fixed are serious, Netgear will "push" this to your system without any choice or action on your part
- I must have the latest. NG fixed something, so it must be worthwhile. I'll update manually and let the chips fall where they may.
I personally will wait a few days and try to see how others do with the update, and try to learn about the nature of the security fixes.
Its not easy. If the issues are serious and getting exploited in the wild, I'll update manually.
Nice post Couldn't have said it better myself other than to say there are some in here that resort to personal attacks on those who have a different opinion on how to handle updates. The moderator's inbox is full.
I would add to your 2nd camp of folks that some may feel the latest wiz-bang update will make their Orbi faster and greater than ever before. You know the kind, aint never satisfied.
Thanks again!
In all fairness, the "If the issues fixed are serious, Netgear will "push" this to your system without any choice or action on your part" is an assumption that could be misplaced.
The bottom line is: we need more info from NG themselves on their policies vis-a-vis push updates, and on the changelog for these releases.
alokeprasad wrote:In all fairness, the "If the issues fixed are serious, Netgear will "push" this to your system without any choice or action on your part" is an assumption that could be misplaced.
The bottom line is: we need more info from NG themselves on their policies vis-a-vis push updates, and on the changelog for these releases.
The history on these were at one time...ALL updates were auto pushed. Then users cried and wanted freedom and choice.
Fast forward and here we are.
NG is only reacting to what they thought users wanted. IMHO this has turned those who venture into beta-testers. Some like this for they live on the edge.
I do agree they (NG) needs to be a bit more forth coming in their process, however in view of their product line their reluctance is almost
believable
.
