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Upgrading ISP branded (Verizon) Orbi RBR50 and Orbi RBS50 to new firmware
I recently was given an Orbi RBR50 and RBS50 satellite from family as they upgraded to something else. This was great for me as these are way better than what I had before. Naturally, I wanted to mak...
Thanks for the response. Verizon shows up in the top of the Web UI. As for loading the same firmware, I also tried this to the same result.
I've linked pictures if that helps:
Satellite Update Failed with error
Well, (duh) that pretty much takes care of that question. Thanks.
One customer got satisfaction from Verizon, although his solution may not apply in your specific case:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Verizon-FIOS-sold-Orbi-firmware-replacement/m-p/1772268
On balance, my guess is that you are "stuck". We have a mantra here, "If it ain't broke, please don't try to fix it."
So, if the Verizon firmware works as well as you need, maybe better to give up on the issue.
There is a Chinese hacker who found a way to turn an Orbi router into a satellite. Maybe (just maybe) that technique could be used to convert it from a Verizon firmware to Netgear firmware. But, that's a pretty big gamble when the family wants the "internet to work."
- Thanks - that seemed to be my conclusion as well.
schmattieboi wrote:
Thanks - that seemed to be my conclusion as well.After speaking to some sources at Verizo and Frontier, you are correct there is no current way to change the firmware from Verizon to Netgear. I would use it if possible or try to sell it to a Verizon customer that is looking for an Orbi system. Out of curiosity I searched for a hack. There is none. If you don't care about bricking the device, the Chinese hack to turn it into a satellite may work. If it did you could possibly be able to flash the proper firmware to it. It is a risk, as you could brick the device.
