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FURRYe38
Dec 01, 2022Guru - Experienced User
New - RBR750 / RBS750 Firmware Version 4.6.14.3 Released
Security Fixes: 12/01/2022
Addresses security vulnerabilities.
For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security.
Bug Fixes:
Moves th...
SW_
Dec 05, 2022Prodigy
Setting DHCP limit between 2-200 ranges can help with stability in some cases, especially with FW upgrade. For example, if one of the devices on the network grabs the Orbi internal IP address, 192.168.1.250, the Satellite won't come online, reboot randomly, or hang. This is important during firmware upgrade because Orbi Satellite expects 192.168.1.250 to be available and exclusive to itself.
FURRYe38
Dec 05, 2022Guru - Experienced User
I've see best stability with .100 to .200. I personally use .100 to .150 since I don't have more than 40 devices online currently. Also gives room for static IP assigned devices on either side of this pool.
- d700Dec 06, 2022Apprentice
Looking for advice:
- Have been on Firmware Version: V4.6.9.11_2.3.5 and have not had a reboot since installation.
- System Uptime: 88 days 02:03:48
- Only issue we've seen is occasional hardwired lockup on my wife's laptop/hub...but I think its the hub.
- I see this latest firmware 4.6.14.3 seems to include many updates since our last update.
- I have never reset/wiped the router set since original purchase, only layered firmware updates on top of next.
I have early RBK753 set from Costco, enjoyed over a year of trouble free service before going through a year of constant rebooting that lasted until 4.6.9.11_2.3.5...so with 90 days of uptime, I'm really cautious of moving to new firmware.
My questions:
- How's this latest fw for rebooting? Is it stable, good uptime?
- If I save off my cfg file and do reset, will I get all my custom names I've created for various devices (I assume its tied to MAC address).
- What does narrowing the IP range to 100-200 do (other than limiting number of devices)
- Are the security fixes addressing minor things or major vulnerabilities?
Trying to decide: Is it worth updating? If so, should I do a full wipe/reset then apply cfg file?
- FURRYe38Dec 06, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Seems a bit too early to tell if Fw is stable.
I haven't seen anyone post having major issues.
"If it works, don't fix it." Up to you though. You can always revert back.
You'll have to check the link to the security section to see what is addressed there.
Nice to see long duration on up time.
d700 wrote:
Looking for advice:
- Have been on Firmware Version: V4.6.9.11_2.3.5 and have not had a reboot since installation.
- System Uptime: 88 days 02:03:48
- Only issue we've seen is occasional hardwired lockup on my wife's laptop/hub...but I think its the hub.
- I see this latest firmware 4.6.14.3 seems to include many updates since our last update.
- I have never reset/wiped the router set since original purchase, only layered firmware updates on top of next.
I have early RBK753 set from Costco, enjoyed over a year of trouble free service before going through a year of constant rebooting that lasted until 4.6.9.11_2.3.5...so with 90 days of uptime, I'm really cautious of moving to new firmware.
My questions:
- How's this latest fw for rebooting? Is it stable, good uptime?
- If I save off my cfg file and do reset, will I get all my custom names I've created for various devices (I assume its tied to MAC address).
- What does narrowing the IP range to 100-200 do (other than limiting number of devices)
- Are the security fixes addressing minor things or major vulnerabilities?
Trying to decide: Is it worth updating? If so, should I do a full wipe/reset then apply cfg file?
- TheobuckDec 07, 2022ApprenticeHow do you find the uptime? I have been looking for that info.