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New - RBR750/RBS750 Firmware Version 4.6.9.11 Released
RBR750/RBS750 Firmware Version 4.6.9.11 Released
New Features:
- Adds an auto-firmware upgrade enable/disable option <Long awaited feature is FINALLY HERE!
https://kb.netgear.com/000038662/How-do-I-enable-disable-auto-firmware-update
- Adds support for IGMPv2 and IGMPv3
- Adds support for PCCW IGMP proxying
- Adds PPPoE passthrough option
- Adds Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)
- Adds an Intranet IP option
Enhancements:
- Improves reliability of Ookla Speedtest results from the Orbi app and device UI
- Improves reliability of the Armor device scan and associated device notifications
Bug Fixes:
- Fixes an issue where the incorrect model name displays on the RBS850 debug page
- Various other minor bug fixes
Security Fixes:
- Fixes security vulnerabilities.
For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security.
Download Link:
RBR750: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK752/RBR750-V4.6.9.11.zip
RBS750: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK752/RBS750-V4.6.9.11.zip
Please navigate to the link below for step-by-step instructions on how to update your RBR750/RBS750:
NOTE: Orbi app or the routers web page may not report seeing new FW updates. NG may not push this to there auto update services immediately and may activate the newer FW update being seen on there auto update services at a later time. User will have the choice to manually update if you want too.
NOTE: The Disable Auto Update feature only prevents ANY new FW from being installed if available. This does NOT prevent the system from checking NG services to see if new FW is available. If new FW is available, this will be displayed as a notification to the user on the RBRs web page only. It will be up to the user to upgrade FW or not.
A factory reset maybe needed if problems are encountered after the FW update:
https://kb.netgear.com/31486/How-do-I-reset-my-Orbi-system-to-factory-default-settings
Best,
Kevin
Community Team
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I've tried this version of FW and can confirm that the mysterious reboots no longer happen with email logging disabled after a factory reset. Hope this works for everyone else that saw this issue on prior versions of FW.
Color me scared to install. The current firmware seems to need a daily reboot to maintain clients. However, the current firmware also doesn't detect that there's any newer firmware available. I know my model, and this should work, why isn't it detected?
Orbi app or the routers web page may not report seeing new FW updates. NG may not push this to there auto update services immediately and may activate the newer FW update being seen on there auto update services at a later time. User will have the choice to manually update if you want too. Take a closer look at the release notes seen here.
I apologize for my stupid questions but is this firmware the correct one for my system. AX4200 WiFi Mesh System (CBK753)
NO.
Please always refer to the CBK752 Web site for ALL CBR750 and ALL RBS units what come with the CBR750 kit:
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/cbk752.aspx
DO NOT USE RBK FW update files for RBS units that come with the CBR7 series systems!!!
Pelase post about any CBR/RBS issues, questions or problems in the correct forum:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-with-Built-in-Cable-Modem/bd-p/en-home-orbi-cable
Thank you.
bcfleischmann wrote:
I apologize for my stupid questions but is this firmware the correct one for my system. AX4200 WiFi Mesh System (CBK753)
Updated earlier this evening on my RBR750 and 2 RBS750 satellites, then took everything down and reset cable modem and the network. The biggest issue I have so far is that it seems to have degraded my throughput and range… When I run Speedtest on my iPad while I’m in the same room as the RBR750, I get a pretty decent reading — 11ms ping, 700+Mbps downstream, 40Mbps upstream — but if I move only one room away, my results are significantly lower: 25ms ping, 175-200Mbps downstream, 20Mbps upstream. Previous firmware versions did not show that much of a drop, and I had pretty good (and uniform) coverage throughout the house.
Also, the Connection Type for my satellites on my Attached Devices list appears to have gone a little squiffy post-update as well. At one point, 1 satellite was showing type as 2.4GHz and the other as wired (which it’s definitely not wired), but a few more refreshes of the list got them to finally both show 5GHz.
I skipped the previous version but might try and play the Netgear lottery this weekend. Having the option to disable automatic updates sounds nice.
Plus hoping I don't randomly lose my guest network anymore and never was able to work out why my Samsung TV wouldn't reconnect to wifi since the 4.6.x updates, so hoping that might be magically fixed too.
Let us know how it turns out.
- Upgraded manually yesterday - RBS x2 first, then RBR. So far, solid with no issues.
I applied it to my RBR and 1 RBS, so far, so good. I was having issues with the satellite losing clients and losing 5ghz. It has been 2 days.
Be sure to save off a new 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. 📡- Do you suggest saving a backup before the upgrade, or after the upgrade, or both?
Applied this fw yesterday (updated from 4.6.8.5)
I did not have any issues with 4.6.8.5, but i liked the option to disable automatic updates just so you can plan your updates rather than an update happening just before F1 race (for example)
First i could not find this option in the new fw, but it is "hidden" in the advanced/Administration/firmware page but strangely enough on the "Manual update" tab..
I performed the update by individually updating the RBS satellites one by one, I waited for every satellite to complete and connect to the RBR again before going to the next. Finally updated the RBR. the whole process took about 20 minutes (4 satellites, 1 Router). I did not power cycle anything before, during or after the update.
Finally also disabled the log emails.
After updating to V4.6.8.5_2.1.9 on my satellites and router. I still have issues with majority of my devices connecting to the router even though the device is closer to the satellites. Is this normal? Is there anyway I can change this? Should I relocate my router seeing as majority of devices connect to that.
Did you update to v.5 or v.11? This thread is about the v.11 FW and experiences.
kevin242 wrote:
After updating to V4.6.8.5_2.1.9 on my satellites and router. I still have issues with majority of my devices connecting to the router even though the device is closer to the satellites. Is this normal? Is there anyway I can change this? Should I relocate my router seeing as majority of devices connect to that.
Hello Kevin,
How are you?
My RBR750 Main/Satellite upgrades went fine, but where do I now find the new auto-firmware upgrade enable/disable feature option? Thanks.
Review the first post...
Fairly certain this update killed one of my satellites. Since I performed the update the other day, one satellite pulses white indefinitely and the other satellite doesn't show any devices connected to it while literally everything on my network attaches on the router directly.
Unless others have any suggestions, I assume I'll need to reset everything from scratch (exactly how I want to spend my Sunday night when I need everything up and running at 4am Monday). Unbelievable that this system costs as much as it does and is as unreliable as it is when it comes to updates.
RBR750
4.6.9.11
How was the system updated? Manually?
Did you first update the RBS then the RBR?
If all is updated across the board, do a factory reset on the RBS and RBR. Turn OFF the RBS when the front LED blinks WHITE. Set up the RBR from scratch. When it's fully set up, bring the RBS to same room as the RBR and turn ON one at a time, when the front LED pulsates white, press the sync button on the RBS and press the sync button on the RBR or use the Add Satellite function on the RBRs web page and select the Sync button here.
Or you can connect a ethernet cable between the RBS and RBR and let the RBS sync, when you see the front LED turn BLUE, disconnect the ethernet cable then let the RBS sync wirelessly on it's own with the RBR.
Watch the RBRs web page for status and updates on the RBS connections.
coys wrote:
Fairly certain this update killed one of my satellites. Since I performed the update the other day, one satellite pulses white indefinitely and the other satellite doesn't show any devices connected to it while literally everything on my network attaches on the router directly.
Unless others have any suggestions, I assume I'll need to reset everything from scratch (exactly how I want to spend my Sunday night when I need everything up and running at 4am Monday). Unbelievable that this system costs as much as it does and is as unreliable as it is when it comes to updates.
RBR750
4.6.9.11
Thanks for the suggestions. Believe I initiated updates from the Orbi app, no idea if i did RBR first before satellite. What happens if I did the satellite first? Seems insane that there'd be a requirement for them to be updated in a specific order and then no UI to tell me that. It's 2022, shouldn't need a support page for how to update firmware. That's a complaint to netgear, though, not you. 🙂
This past week I upgraded to fiber optic from cable internet service, getting excellent download/upload speeds of 900+ Mbps. Updated firmware 4.6.9.11 has helped several of my devices connect to the closest unit (router or satellite).
I also setup a network rack in my unfinished basement area and moved a majority of my IoT hubs to the rack all connected via Ethernet. I think placement is the big key in allocating the WiFi connections around my home and having relocated the router and 2 satellites I have a more overall consistency with coverage now.
Still on the fence on this one, just got my RBR750 and loving the speeds and connectivity, but hearing some move to this firmware and decreased coverage makes me hesitate…is that still an issue for ya’ll?
If your not having any problems, I'd leave it. You have that choice now.
mingcyu wrote:
Still on the fence on this one, just got my RBR750 and loving the speeds and connectivity, but hearing some move to this firmware and decreased coverage makes me hesitate…is that still an issue for ya’ll?
Glad you got 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. 📡
bdsmith63 wrote:
This past week I upgraded to fiber optic from cable internet service, getting excellent download/upload speeds of 900+ Mbps. Updated firmware 4.6.9.11 has helped several of my devices connect to the closest unit (router or satellite).I also setup a network rack in my unfinished basement area and moved a majority of my IoT hubs to the rack all connected via Ethernet. I think placement is the big key in allocating the WiFi connections around my home and having relocated the router and 2 satellites I have a more overall consistency with coverage now.
bdsmith63
