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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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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.
Updated to 7.2.6.21 , from 4.6.14.3 , went fine on my end. Updated satellite first then router. Did not need to pull the plug out for a few minutes, I just let the update process do its thing and reboot itself.
14 hours since update and everything seems fine. No issues with streaming from my Roku and Google TV devices. Family member was able to do a Zoom session as usual.
As I learned from playing around with dd-wrt & tomato router firmwares in the past, I give it at least 5 minutes after firmware updates for the router/satellite to settle down & self configure things. That's about how long it took for the satellite to finally connect after I updated the router. Even though the router assigned an IP to the satellite and the connection was indicated as "good", I was not able to log into the satellite's webpage until after 5 minutes.
I did notice the IP address of the satellite changed within the 5 minutes so I guess it was cached from the prior version and then when the back channel connectivity between router and satellite was finally negotiated, it assigned a new one.
-Patrick
If you do happen to experience a problem, power OFF the system for 1 minute then back ON. It would be recommended.
Glad it working. 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. 📡Want to update to 7.2.6.21 but have a few questions:
1) Does this firmware update solve the "random blue light on the Sat" issue? (Since 4.6.14.3_2.3.12, I've had the blue light illuminate on the sats for no reason with no degradation in my system so it is merely annoying versus detrimental.)
2) Is it still recommended to set IP reservations to 192.168.x.1xx?
3) Any other problems noted so far?
Thanks!
I had not experienced random LEDs on my 7 series on v4 FW versions.
Nobody mentioned in in beta testing.
Do you mean IP address range? Sure.
After applying the FW files the RBS first and RBR lastly and the system is back to ready, I recommend a power OFF of the RBR and RBS for 1 minute then back on with the RBR first then RBS lastly.
Got it. Do the sats need to be in the IP address range of 192.168.x.100-200 as well?
tucsontico wrote:2) Is it still recommended to set IP reservations to 192.168.x.1xx?
tucsontico wrote:Got it. Do the sats need to be in the IP address range of 192.168.x.100-200 as well?
This sounds like another case of Orbi voodoo magic that has somehow become forum knowledge because someone at some point changed things randomly in desperation and something started working for no good reason.
You should be able to use any IP range you wish, but of course stick to 10.*.*.*, 172.16.*.* to 172.31.*.* or 192.168.*.* unless you want to risk your internet being broken.
Personally, I tend to use 10.1.1.* because it is easy to type and easy to remember.
Users can use what ever they'd like. Just recommendations is all or for troubleshooting problems.
I personally use the smaller pool size. Been using it for years. Zero issues.
Up to users though.
Good Luck.
