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SLK-Purdue
Aug 01, 2021Luminary
URGENT - Forces auto-update to v2.7.3.22 caused corrupt NVRAM parameters
At 10pm on Friday, 7/30, I was running a nice stable v2.5.1.16 Orbi config with a main router and 3 satellites that had been up for months. I woke up on 7/31 to a forced auto-update to v2.7.3.22 wi...
CrimpOn
Aug 01, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Every morning, I look to see if disaster has struck. My own Orbi is not so much of a concern as I have ample time to fuss with it.
The Orbi installed 3,000 miles away that I have deliberately kept on 2.3.5.0 has me waiting for "the shoe to drop."
Will it silently upgrade with no issues?
Will the upgrade preserve my DDNS and OpenVPN access to it?
What's my plan when they call and say, "Hey. Our WiFi isn't working any more."