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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.
The RBS work either on wireless sync or ethernet sync, not both. So if you have the RBS ethernet connected, cabling, switching in between the RBR and RBS is good, the RBS will connect via ethernet. If cabling, jacks, switches are bad in anyway, would and could cause RBS to falter and switch from wired to wireless and cause problems. Also placement, distances between each other and size of home regardless of wireless or ethernet connections are a factor in how RBS work.
I have two back hauls wired RBSs. I have my RBR in the master bathroom closet close to the ISP's Fiber Household Terminal.
I have had no degradation in the quality of connections since the upgrade. It has been much better since the recent FW update.
My system uptime is 34 days, and change.
The only issue I had since the update was a pairing issue with echo devices, but per their advice, I chose to put a few of them on my IoT network 5Gh only, which fixes the problem. That was more of a design problem with Amazon GoFigure. The workaround, per their ‘Tech’ support, is to split the 2.4 and 5Gh SSIDs. IoT Wi-Fi seemed my only choice. I could be wrong.
I have had no degradation in the quality of connections since the upgrade. It has been much better since the recent FW update.
My system uptime is 34 days, and change.
The only issue I had since the update was a pairing issue with echo devices, but per their advice, I chose to put a few of them on my IoT network 5Gh only, which fixes the problem. That was more of a design problem with Amazon GoFigure. The workaround, per their ‘Tech’ support, is to split the 2.4 and 5Gh SSIDs. IoT Wi-Fi seemed my only choice. I could be wrong.