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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 08, 2023
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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 https:/...
  • SeaRefractor's avatar
    SeaRefractor
    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.   

ant's avatar
ant
Prodigy
Nov 28, 2023

OK. I finally updated my Orbi RBK753's firmwares v4.6.14.3 to v7.2.6.21 manually (2 satellites and then its router one by one slowly). Things seems OK so far after 30 mins. I didn't enable its new IoT feature since I don't have any IoT devices. I noticed the new wifi security options for WPA2-PSK [AES] + WPA3-Personal [SAE]. Finally. 

 

Questions: Do wireless devices use the (new/high)est WPA3-Personal [SAE] over WPA2-PSK [AES]  by default if supported? Also, is there a way to tell which WPA security connection the devices are using like in iPhones (6+[iOS v12.5.7] to 13), iPad Air (original), Apple TVs (3G & 4K), Intel MacBook Pros (2008 with El Capitan v10.11.6), 2012 (Mojave v10.14.6), and 2020 (Ventura v13.6.1)), OfficeJet Pro 8028e inkjet color printer, etc.? Is there a way to do all three (WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] + WPA3-Personal [SAE]) if wifi devices will pick the (high/new)est secured wifi connections with Orbi?