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v2.7.5.6 more unstable?
Since updating to the latest firmware v2.7.5.6 for RBR50 / RBS50 I've noticed at least two crashes, there may have been more. Has anyone else noticed increased instability since updating from v2....
I have an RBR50 + 2xRBS50 and also experience almost-daily network disconnects since upgrading to 2.7.5.6
I've tried all the usual reboot steps including my fiber modem and powering each NetGear device one at a time slowly.
Doesn't seem to help. I now regret applying the firmware update.
Warning to others: Don't upgrade unless you need to. If it's not broken, don't upgrade.
- The problem is the only information provided was it was a security update, which are typically important to apply and without any details we can’t make an informed decision.
It sux there would be this type of regression though and if the restart doesn’t help I am going to regret updating. But I guess worst case is having to manually downgrade If the Factory Reset and setup from scratch fails, then might revert back to prior working version of FW.
Joelcc wrote:
I have an RBR50 + 2xRBS50 and also experience almost-daily network disconnects since upgrading to 2.7.5.6
I've tried all the usual reboot steps including my fiber modem and powering each NetGear device one at a time slowly.
Doesn't seem to help. I now regret applying the firmware update.
Warning to others: Don't upgrade unless you need to. If it's not broken, don't upgrade.
Reverted to V2.7.5.4 and no problem since, so clearly a serious issue with the V2.7.5.6.
Since this series is EoL and newer FW may not be the best, you might give Voxels FW a go. I've had his on my 50 series years ago. Worked well. Enjoyed that you could add some other features to the system.
Good Luck.
