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yuonmine
Aspirant
Nov 14, 2021

Updating the firmware for my RBR50 and RBS50

My current firmware that I'm on is V1.4.0.18. Any recommendations on how to update to the latest firmware version? Thank you all in advance
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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 14, 2021

This is a three step process:

  • Update router and satellites using the "Manual Update" tab to firmware V2.2.1.212
    https://kb.netgear.com/000060612/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-2-1-212 
  • Update router and satellites using the Manual Update tab to firmware VV2.3.0.32
  • Then update router and satellites to any version after that.  Please be aware that Netgear appears to be auto-updating to V2.7.3.22 once firmware reaches a certain level.

I, personally, prefer to connect directly to satellite web pages (http://<ip of satellite>) and select the bottom menu item (Firmware Update).

 

Hope this is helpful.

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David2022
Aspirant
Apr 25, 2022

I'm trying to update the firmware on my RBR50 router and RBS50 satellites.  My router is currently on version V1.4.0.18, I have 2 satellites on version V1.4.0.18, one satellite that I just added is on version V2.7.3.22.

 

I had to disconnect the new satellite due to connection issues it was causing, but I can't seem to find a valid update for the older satellites and the router.

 

I'm running the Orbi app on my older MacBook, OS Monterey, version 12.3.1.  

 

Any suggestions on how to get my old stuff up to date?

 

Thanks in advance.

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 25, 2022

    The original (2016) Orbi firmware was based on a maximum firmware file size that the engineers thought, "Heck. It will NEVER get bigger than this!"  And then Netgear decided to add Bitdefender Armor and Parental Controls to the firmware.  The firmware file went over the maximum size.  So, Netgear released a version of firmware that had only one fix: it increased the maximum file size parameter.

     

    Users must load firmware 2.2.1.212 first, then install the latest firmware.

    https://kb.netgear.com/000060612/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-2-1-212 

    • David2022's avatar
      David2022
      Aspirant
      Apr 25, 2022

      I keep getting message "this firmware file is incorrect.  Please get the proper file."  

       

      I hate my Orbi!

       

      • CrimpOn's avatar
        CrimpOn
        Guru - Experienced User
        Apr 25, 2022
        David2022 wrote:

        I keep getting message "this firmware file is incorrect.  Please get the proper file."  

        Hmmm. Strange.  It has always worked when I download a zip file from Netgear support, open it and extract the *.img file for router (or satellite).