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New - RBR850 / RBS850 Firmware Version 7.2.6.31 Released
Enhancements: 04/04/2024
Improves the stability of WiFi device connections during roaming.
Security Fixes:
This firmware addresses security vulnerabilities. For more information about sec...
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? -> No, and I'm not willing to do until this is absolutely necessary 🙂
The modem is reconfigured by the ISP in a way, that it is just a modem with wifi fully disabled (modem only mode). Meaning point1 fulfilled.
As I mentioned before, this setup with this modem/router combo works well since over a year. Automatic reboots started just recently.
How long has v.31 FW been installed for?
You'll need to try a factory reset and setup from scratch and see if the problem continues.
A complete pull of the power adapters for a period of time after the factory reset then walk thru the setup wizard and setup from scratch with a wired PC and web browser. https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface
Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200.
https://kb.netgear.com/24089/How-do-I-specify-the-pool-of-IP-addresses-assigned-by-my-Nighthawk-router
I would power OFF the ISP modem for 1 minute. Factory reset the router and power it off. Power ON the ISP modem and let it sync. Then power ON the router and walk thru the setup wizard again using a wired PC and a web browser.
Press the back reset button for 15 seconds then release.
https://kb.netgear.com/31486/How-do-I-reset-my-Orbi-system-to-factory-default-settings
Or use the ERASE button on the routers web page to factory reset the router:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/Procedure-for-Factory-reset-of-RBS850/m-p/2356834/highlight/true#M52575
How long has v.31 FW been installed for? -> it was auto-installed by the router and satellite a few days later, after it is announced on the NetGear webpage...