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New - Firmware Version 3.2.18.1 for RBR750 / RBS750 Series Released
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FURRYe38 wrote:
Mastra11 wrote:
Hello, the firmware works well, is it stable? I haven't installed it yet.This firmware - 3.2.18.1 - has been very stable on my RBK753S.
I did also turn off IPv6 6 days ago, not sure if that was causing problems before, but with this firmware my Orbi AX system has been rock solid for the past 6 days - no wireless disconnects.
Now I can comfortably sell my RBK53 - I had been holding off since I just got the RBK753S a week and a half ago (last day of sale) and first wanted to ensure the RBK753S was stable for at least a week.
Update with a lot of good news (trying to consolidate from other thread(s):
Well, what a difference from a couple of hours ago where I had both display issues and (perceived?) speed issues. :)
1. Display issues for one satellite's 'model name' and 'current firmware version' (only an issue on the firmware update screen):
Now resolved after several reboots and waiting for a few hours for things to resolve on their own (as noted above).
2. (Perceived) Speed issue:
After rebooting the router [and also rebooting cable modem for good measure], my "download speeds issue" might also be resolved (will monitor for rest of the day) - Rather than rely on using speedtest.net which seems to be having issues today in terms of speeds being underreported, even with my ISP's server, I decided to test an actual download:
Results: While speed does fluctuate quite a bit / somewhat (not unusual) during the download, I am getting up to 450 Mbps which is what I have been seeing recently since first testing it Monday after getting my RBK753S and setting it up late Sunday night (ISP tier is officially 400 Mbps, but they always over provision).
Will keep an eye on it, but a lot happier than earlier today!!!
what might help in these good news reports would be to state which firmware the user went FROM.
vajim wrote:what might help in these good news reports would be to state which firmware the user went FROM.
I was on 3.2.16.x and went to 3.2.18.x
Update - While the display and even the [perceived] downstream speed issues are both resolved, as reported, I do have bad news:
Connecitivty via wifi did just cut out a couple several minutes ago for about 1 minute (like yesterday morning), so the stability issues persist, even with the latest firmware...
Even one drop every day (or two) is deal breaker for me since we are both working from home now...
I did not get a chance to test wired internet while the internet was down via wifi and forgot to check the Orbi lights; I was focused on getting wife connected back to her work call (one on one call, but still not good), so I completely forgot to quickly check the light on the router.
njweb wrote:
vajim wrote:what might help in these good news reports would be to state which firmware the user went FROM.
I was on 3.2.16.x and went to 3.2.18.x
Update - While the display and even the [perceived] downstream speed issues are resolved, as reported, I do have bad news:
Connecitivty via wifi did just cut out a couple several minutes ago for about 1 minute (like yesterday morning), so the stability issues persist, even with the latest firmware...
Even one drop every day (or two) is deal breaker for me since we are both working from home now...
I did not get a chance to test wired internet while the internet was down via wifi and forgot to check the Orbi lights; I was focused on getting wife connected back to her work call (one on one call, but still not good), so I completely forgot to quickly check the light on the router.
Thanks
Upgraded without issue from the prior release.
Skipping releases is not a good idea, often will work, but sometimes can lead to disastrous results. That is basic Networking 101 not specific to Netgear.
Ragar99 wrote:Upgraded without issue from the prior release.
Skipping releases is not a good idea, often will work, but sometimes can lead to disastrous results. That is basic Networking 101 not specific to Netgear.
Perhaps, however in some cases, for whatever reason, when folks do get around to updating, there has been several versions come and gone. In here I've even seen instructions that if the gap is large, then you are recommneded or required to install one version first then on to the final latest version.
I had long reply typed regarding the other topic raised here about best practices, but going to focus on my observations with the RBK753S so far.
The interesting thing is while yesterday's connection issue (in the AM) was evidenced on the Orbi end (my cable modem stayed up throughout, which I confirmed by checking the uptime in the logs), is that for today's one disconnect (a little before 2 PM ET), I noticed that my trusty D3.1 Motorola MB8600 cable modem shows it went down (based on uptime) which is exceedingly rare - it typically stays up for many months at a time.
Not sure if something happened on the ISP end, but will keep an eye on the modem and the new Orbi the next several days since the RBK753S is the only new device added recently...
By the way my signals and power levels are all fine:
- SNR values ranging from 41.3 dB to 43.1 dB across the 32 channels.
- Downstream power levels 2.7 to 5.5 dBmV across the 32 downstream channels
- Upstream power is 45.0 to 45.3 dBmV for the 4 channels
- No errors across all 31 QAM256 channels) at all so far in the 4 1/2 hours of uptime.
I do see this entry today at the exact time the modem went down / or came back up (since it was within a minute), which I have never seen before in the log and the log has been active since Nov 2020!
DS profile assignment change
12:52:52 (time zone is off by an hour): Thu Apr 15 2021 Notice (6) DS profile assignment change. DS Chan ID: 32; Previous Profile: ; New Profile: 1 2 3.;CM-MAC=xxxxxx;CMTS-MAC=xxxxx;CM-QOS=1.1;CM-VER=3.1;
(I masked the MAC IDs).
The folloiwng might be a clue:
I am trying to recall exactly what time today I changed my Orbi to IPv4 again, since I see the below entry in the cable modem log (no timestamp unfortunately) which is also not there between Nov and yesterday; it showed up today for the first time ever (and I did turn off IPV6 today in the Orbi - I had enabled IPv6 on Monday but no mention of IPv4 or IPv6 in the logs till the ONE entry below today; it is the entry right before (not necessarily in terms of time though) the "DS profile assignment change" entry.
Time Not Established Notice (6) Honoring MDD; IP provisioning mode = IPv6