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sigswi
Mar 14, 2017Aspirant
what is the latest firmware version V1.8.0.6 or 1.5.0.12
hi i just got 2 orbi sets today, i actually plan to install only 1 router and 2 satellites (but satellites were not available for sale on their own in switzerland) I am confused about the firmware ...
- Mar 15, 2017
actually found the solution
the trick is to ignore the upload option on the interface, choose update directly and upload through the pop screen that appears afterwards.
seems to work :)
sigswi
Mar 15, 2017Aspirant
an update on my part...
I was busy until tonight and did not try installing 1.5.0.12 as suggested. I was aiming to do it tonight and as soon as i had time, i looked for the previously found 1.5 firmware version on the netgear website ( about an hour ago) . However, surprise, netgear had updated the files and they are now making available v 1.8 for manual download for both router and satellite on their site.
So, i thought, great, i will just download both and do an update from 1.3 to 1.8 for both router and satellite
Unfortunately i didn't read the small print on the release notes that suggested to upgrade the satellites first.
I updated the router firmware, no issue.
then tried to upload the satellite firmware to the web interface and it gives and error says "this is not the right file " (and yes it is the RBS file)..
any suggestions?
sigswi
Mar 15, 2017Aspirant
actually found the solution
the trick is to ignore the upload option on the interface, choose update directly and upload through the pop screen that appears afterwards.
seems to work :)
- DarrenMMar 15, 2017Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
Hello Random12
I do not have any more info than what was posted in the Firmware notes.
DarrenM