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Wow!!! Orbi Firmware V2.0.0.72 Released
Just logged into my router and it gave me the option to upgrade the firmware.
Have now Upgraded to V2.0.0.72
Haven’t had too much time to explore but early indications are WOW !!!
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So, still no toggle to stop unwanted firmware updates ?
madbrain wrote:
So, still no toggle to stop unwanted firmware updates ?
hate to tell you this but the way its done now is the norm not an exception , just got to get used to
Netgear caused so many problems for me in their last firmware update that I'm not just going to accept that. Forced firmware updates are not OK. There is not even scheduling options available for the update !
I was hopeful since Netgear said they "listened to feedback" and put the transmit power option back, but apparently they haven't heard how many users have complained about the forced firmware updates.
I'll add my voice to the need for delaying updates by some amount of time. You should not be able to stop it indefinitely, but I can go with delay it for a couple of days until a certail time/day of week.
For instance, I would never want my router to firmware update while I am away on a business trip and depending on my network connecto for access to documents.
Also I know of no other manufacturers that don't put out a detailed change log with the new firmware. Anyone know if this is available for the 2.0 firmware?