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FURRYe38
Sep 08, 2023Guru - Experienced User
New - RBR750 / RBS750 Firmware Version 7.2.6.21 Released
New Features: 09/08/2023
Supports Separate SSID IoT network.
https://kb.netgear.com/000064267/How-do-I-enable-or-disable-the-Internet-of-things-IoT-network-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-6E-System
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- Sep 10, 2023
Followed the directions and upgraded. Did the RBS750 units first and then the RBR750. Appears to be working well.
One important note, I did need to restart each RBS750 after the RBR750 was upgraded to re-establish connection. As each is on a UPS and mounted on the all, required a ladder.
Otherwise working fine at this time.
I didn't see the "IoT" network feature at first. You need to go into Wireless setup. You'll then see a "Wireless IoT Settings' and the ability to "enable" an IoT wireless SSID along with password.
Nice to have this feature added finally. I believe it's important to have a Trusted, IoT and Guest wireless SSID.
Mooose
Sep 08, 2023Luminary
That’s a pretty decent jump from V4.6.14.3.
Not showing up on my admin page yet, but that is a good thing, I am too old for beta test nonsense.
Not showing up on my admin page yet, but that is a good thing, I am too old for beta test nonsense.
FURRYe38
Sep 08, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Why it was in beta since January.
For AU, NG will gradually roll it out in batches. Will up to you to update or not now or later or never.
I can say this, my Orbi system hasn't worked this great in a very long time.
Good Luck.
- MoooseSep 11, 2023Luminary
FURRYe38 wrote:Why it was in beta since January.
Because I have had to use all sorts of voodoo, secret incantations and TFTP magic to bring my Orbis back to life after attempting updates in the past. I have one system that is apparently bricked forever, no resurrection has been possible. To nobody's surprise, stories of factory resets being necessary are already surfacing after this round of updates.
FURRYe38 wrote:Good Luck.
Thanks! (From experience I will likely need it.)
- Timothy88Sep 11, 2023Luminary
I didn't have any issues with the update the only thing I did was cycle power to my satellite after the update just out of habit.
It would be great if the IoT network could/would be isolated like the guest network. With the expansion of home automation and IoT security is becoming more and more of an issue.
- FURRYe38Sep 11, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Was mentioned that IoT network couldn't be separated due to the IoT app communication being blocked between two networks.