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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.
I updated my RBS/RBR 750 last night. I use the Orbi's for WiFi connectivity and not routing. I updated the RBS' first without issue, then did the RBR. I have been running for a couple of years with the network cable plugged into one of the 4 Ethernet switch ports. After I upgraded I no longer could ping the RBR. I moved the cable to the yellow Wan port and I could ping the RBR and see the upgrade was successful. Is this a known side affect of the new firmware, IE you have to use the WAN port when in AP mode?
I use a wired backhaul from my two RBS' to my RBR, and after the upgrade they went AWOL. I can get to both of them via their IP address and they look good. When I try to do a sync with the RBR it fails. I am hoping I don't have to do a full rest to get them back. Any suggestion would be appreciative.
I've done a few updates without issue. This is my first one with problems. .
Yes, AP mode requires the WAN port connection to the upstream main host router for the RBR to properly connect and give correct front LED status.
How are the RBS connected to the RBR? Directly or is there a LAN switch.
I've mostly done FW updates while a Orbi system is in router mode, however should work well in AP mode as well, as long as the RBRs WAN port is used to connect to the main host router so that correct operation and IP addressing gets to the RBS that are wireless or ethernet connected.
I also do a power cycle of the RBR and RBS OFF for 30 seconds, then back ON after FW was processed by the units. If no issues or problems are seen, then continue to use. If problems are seen, then I'll factory reset and setup from scratch.
The RBR and the RBS' are on the same switch. I can connect them directly to the RBR and try again. I have tried a power cycle to no avail. I have done a few updates before this one without issue. Before this update I had to use the RBR a Lan port for connectivity.
The RBS needs to be connected behind the RBR, not in parallel. https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System 📡 ‌‌🛰️
Orbi systems have always used the WAN port for AP mode. Always. Since the beginning. I've never had a problem here. And I do test this out.
