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New - RBR750 / RBS750 Firmware Version 4.6.8.2 Released
New Features: 04/27/2022
Supports Smart Parental Control (SPC)
Removes the remote management feature from the router web interface (if disabled at time of update) to improve router security.
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Keep an eye on the Debug page: System Uptime. Take not of what you see now then look again maybe once a day.
Something I'm seeing as well.
Jimbo84 wrote:
Small update on my reboot issue.
I factory reset and what not on 8/5/2022 at 17:52. I can't remember if I was finished at 17:52 or if I was finished 41 minutes later, at 18:33 (up time 41 minutes). Annoyingly it looks like I missed a reboot yesterday 11/5/2022 at 18:30. Here's me thinking it had been fine, but, looks like after 3 days, it did indeed restart and I had just missed it.
I'll see if anything happens this Saturday, around 18:30. (That is if there is a pattern here of a reboot every 3 days)
Thanks.
I'd be open to suggestions for a replacement. Nothing but troubles with recent firmware updates, was fine the first several months after I installed it.
The fact that Netgear will not let you create a support case without paying on an issue caused by them through a firmware upgrade that they rolled out without permission is incredibly frustrating. If they are not going to provide support then they should not be updating firmware without user permission. One workaround is to say that you have a product without a serial number and say that you purchased it within the last few days. It will then let you create a ticket. Not sure if NG will actually respond, but it will at least let them know the extent of the issue and how many people are frustrated with it.
I had many many problems with firmware 4.6.7.13 (Guest Network shows up despite it is turned off. When this happens, all my WiFi Devices drop their WiFi Connection for approx. 30s). I was in contact with support from January until 2 weeks ago. Then, I have installed newest Firmware 4.6.8.2 and my devices are not dropping their connection until now. The GuestNetwork bug is still there...once in a while I can see GN but without dropping connection from my devices. Its not good, but better than it was before.
My Uptime of RBR, RBS1 & RBS2 is now 15 days. I can reach debug websites, so this is no issue for me.
ALL USERS. Looks like NG has pulled this version of FW from there download site.
I recommend that users hold on to what they have currently loaded at this time.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DOWNGRADE your system.
I'll try and find out more information. Please be patient.
Locking this thread for now.
Re-opening this thread as the problem was not caused by this version of FW.
What is this issue caused by then. My devices were auto upgraded, i factory reset to get access back to admin portal, and its still not working properly. I want to downgrade but have been warned not to at all. What is the fix that can be pushed by support? is there a small bump in code rev when this is done? i am currently on 4.6.8.2_2.1.9 will the 2.1.9 change? how can i request the fix? My issue is more around roaming not working properly since the upgrade since i fixed the admin portal with factory reset.
The problem was in the Auto Update services.
We presume on next official release that v.2 will no longer be the most current. We don't get information on if or when NG will push new FW.
Yes, it's not recommended to downgrade FW.
Only issue we are tracking now is that users are seeing better results with enabling Email Logging to help stave off mysterious reboots. I as well have seen no reboots since we enabled Email logging. I recommend you try this as well:
We have already let NG know about this and they are aware of this.
Roaming can be many things. It's up to devices to pick and choose where they connect to and roam to and from. Also distances between the RBR and RBS are a factor as well. Channels being used and transmit power can also play a part.Having too much wifi signals as well can be bad:
sicpyr0 wrote:
What is this issue caused by then. My devices were auto upgraded, i factory reset to get access back to admin portal, and its still not working properly. I want to downgrade but have been warned not to at all. What is the fix that can be pushed by support? is there a small bump in code rev when this is done? i am currently on 4.6.8.2_2.1.9 will the 2.1.9 change? how can i request the fix? My issue is more around roaming not working properly since the upgrade since i fixed the admin portal with factory reset.
My problem of not being able to access the interface is now fixed. After over a month of not being able to connect via a browser or the app I can now use both. I assume Netgear pushed a new firmware again, or some other update. I am now on V4.6.8.2_2.1.9.
Yes, NG was updating users with no access. Glad it's back.
Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy. 📡
skntgear wrote:
My problem of not being able to access the interface is now fixed. After over a month of not being able to connect via a browser or the app I can now use both. I assume Netgear pushed a new firmware again, or some other update. I am now on V4.6.8.2_2.1.9.
Noticed there was a new firmware for the 8xx series. Is there expected a similar release for the 7xx series soon?
No idea.
Yes, .5 is on the download site. The question is does it fix anything and what new undesired features did they introduce?
Thought you moved on?
Still check the forums to see what's going on.
And I am also still running my old Airport Extreme as my router and the Orbi in AP mode until I lock in on a different long term solution.
Looking at Merakai Go or Ubiquiti. Merakai would need to update to support > 1Gbps LAN/WAN connection before I would purchase.
Might give this v.5 a try. My 8 series saw good uptime though with Email logging enabled.
Just updated to the .5, following your new threads suggestion. It's working fine so far, now to check over the course of several weeks.
I also implemented the email logging feature you'd suggested as well. I'm thinking that may have more to do with stability than the specific firmware. But new security patches are always good.
