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MK83 firmware updates
Hi - my MK83 router and satellites have been running on firmware version 1.1.4.6 since I originally setup this mesh network back in May. I check for updates monthly via the web interface(ADVANCED>Administration>RouterUpdate>OnlineUpdate), but none have never been offered. That's not my issue though.
I woke this morning and noticed my router rebooted overnight and when I logged into it I noticed that the router and satellites are now on the latest firmware, 1.1.6.6.
Is there a process in place that auto updates the firmware for this system and if so is there a setting to turn this off? I'd rather not have new firmware installed automatically.
Thanks
If you don't see any web page option to opt out or disable auto FW upates, then NG maybe running the MK series like Orbi systems where the system auto updates when NG chooses to release new FW. Something users don't have any control over. Been like this for a while and NG doesn't seem to change it.
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I don't have that system and not many that help on here do. (so can't check one of my own devices)
I know on the orbi's you can't disable auto-updates anymore but I'm not sure about the mk system.
maybe ChristineT or DarrenM know more.
Thanks pleamans. I'll see if Christine or Darren chime in.
If you don't see any web page option to opt out or disable auto FW upates, then NG maybe running the MK series like Orbi systems where the system auto updates when NG chooses to release new FW. Something users don't have any control over. Been like this for a while and NG doesn't seem to change it.
