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New - RBR850 / RBS850 Firmware Version 4.6.8.5 Released
Security Fixes:
Fixes security vulnerabilities.
For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security.
Bug Fixes:
Fixes Armor activation ...
FURRYe38 Yes, SIP ALG is now enabled and it makes a big difference!
It was one setting I avoided changing, as reading up online everyone tells you to disable it. However, the Netgear Mesh or the devices on it appear to love it enabled. It feels as if the router before was randomly handing out data packets around all the network devices guessing or waiting till something claims it as their call. I believe that works till there's a flood of network traffic going around multiple devices and overwhelms it? Now everything instantly just goes directly to the device which called it.
There's no more slight delay waiting on certain webpage loads. Even running a Disney Plus 4K HDR show, if I had skipped the intro, previously the audio would of been slightly out of sync with the actors lips, so I would stop and start the movie back off at that point to resync it. Now I can skip, fast forward and rewind, while keeping that 4K HDR movie in sync and having tons of other devices using the network as well.
I don't believe I need SIP ALG disabled for VOIP, haven't noticed any issues. No DNS problems so far either. Hopefully fixed my problem and added a slight performance bonus too.
I followed your lead and enabled SIP ALG and unless I am falling prey to the "placebo effect", things are running much faster. You very well may be onto something here. Going downstairs now to try the IPTV streaming. Just to see if there is a bit of difference. Will report back.
Thanks for the heads up!
Just watched an hour or so of IPTV and yes, things are faster. Channel changes, FF and Rewind with no spinwheeling. Very nice.
Glad thats making things work better. Thanks for letting us know.
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. 📡I followed this thred with interest and decided to update to 4.6.8.5 yesterday. I have followed all advice and guidance in these threads. Sadly again this morning 3 devices dropped when being connected to the satellite (never any issues when connected to the main router). It's an iPad Pro, Iphone Pro and Macbook Pro. I am really thinking about leaving the Orbi platform after this inconvenience has started (about 3-6 months ago). Appreciate any input - Thanks
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 📡Are the RBS wireless or wire connected to the RBR?
What channels are you using? Auto? Try Auto and 48 on 5Ghz. Or try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz. I use 1 and 40.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
tc2950 wrote:
I followed this thred with interest and decided to update to 4.6.8.5 yesterday. I have followed all advice and guidance in these threads. Sadly again this morning 3 devices dropped when being connected to the satellite (never any issues when connected to the main router). It's an iPad Pro, Iphone Pro and Macbook Pro. I am really thinking about leaving the Orbi platform after this inconvenience has started (about 3-6 months ago). Appreciate any input - Thanks
One thing to try before you leave the Orbi behind, after upgrading the firmware, did you follow Furry's oft given advice and restart your RBR and RBS? I did read your post that you followed the advice in this thread, but something that I though needed to be pointed out. With me in particular, it remedied the dropped device situation. Something to try in any case.
I got my Orbi 852 system a few months back... refurbished. It was a little rough getting it up and running, getting firmware install errors. After some resets I thought I got everything lined out. The system has been running well, or much better than the C7800 I had been running for several years that was not mesh compatible, gave me dead spots and also contributed to chronic disconnect problems with my EX7700 extender that I junked a while back. So I have been happy. It has been a busy summer so little time to tinker with the Orbi settings... only today I realize my Router had an expired firmware (I did not document which one) and the Satellite, which has been working, didn't even have a firmware listed. Long story short, I ended up having to manually install downloaded 4.6.8.5 firmware for both units, which took a few different gyrations and resets to figure out. Now the control panel shows latest firmware for both and tells me no new firmware available for both... before it could not locate satellite Now I swear I have faster WiFi in more spots... everything does seem snappier. I have Comcast gig service and Orbi App had shown ~1.3GB service after initial install at the modem, but now is ~1.44GB. Much of the upper floors had 200-400mps WiFi, but now most of the house is ~600mps. The outside porch had been just at 100mps, now is over 200mps. Likely my firmware would never had fixed itself had I not poked around. I can only imagine the % of non-tech interested people that have underperforming, non-optimized equipment because they don't care and don't even know it can be improved with a few clicks of the button. Crazy.
Yes, I did, but thank you for engaging in the dialog
FYI, new FW is available or Orbi 8 series:
