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TFORREST
May 06, 2020Guide
RBR50
I purchased an ORBI almost 2 years ago and it's working great. I have Router Firmware Version V2.5.1.8 installed. I recently installed the ORBI apps on two of my Android products and noticed that n...
- May 10, 2020
tomschmidt wrote:TFORREST if upgrading to v2.5.1.16 fixed your issue, then please mark this as resolved.
Hi, I downloaded the update, but it didn't install. I tried contacting Netgear tech support, but that was a waste of time.
Actually, I am just happy to learn what the problem was regarding my Connected Devices, so I can wait for the update to be pushed...no big deal. Everything works fine with the Orbi, that is the most important thing.
CrimpOn
May 07, 2020Guru - Experienced User
You are caught up in the Netgear "firmware update conundrum". 2.5.1.16 is available on the Netgear support web site for those who wish to download and install manually. They have not as yet made the Orbi web interface or "app" aware of it.
https://www.netgear.com/support/ Enter the model number and then select "Downloads".
TFORREST
May 07, 2020Guide
CrimpOn wrote:You are caught up in the Netgear "firmware update conundrum". 2.5.1.16 is available on the Netgear support web site for those who wish to download and install manually. They have not as yet made the Orbi web interface or "app" aware of it.
https://www.netgear.com/support/ Enter the model number and then select "Downloads".
Thanks. Downloads didn't work, but I know what to do now because of your assistance.
- FURRYe38May 07, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Try these links for v16 FW:
TFORREST wrote:Thanks. Downloads didn't work, but I know what to do now because of your assistance.
- tomschmidtMay 10, 2020Virtuoso
TFORREST if upgrading to v2.5.1.16 fixed your issue, then please mark this as resolved.
- TFORRESTMay 10, 2020Guide
tomschmidt wrote:TFORREST if upgrading to v2.5.1.16 fixed your issue, then please mark this as resolved.
Hi, I downloaded the update, but it didn't install. I tried contacting Netgear tech support, but that was a waste of time.
Actually, I am just happy to learn what the problem was regarding my Connected Devices, so I can wait for the update to be pushed...no big deal. Everything works fine with the Orbi, that is the most important thing.