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KevinLiT
NETGEAR Moderator
Aug 22, 2022

New - RBR850/RBS850 Firmware Version 4.6.9.11 Released

RBR850/RBS850 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/...
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Retired_Member
Aug 25, 2022

Since my update to 4.6.9.11 I noticed some differences in clients keeping their connection with satellites. I have an IP-cam (2.4 Ghz) on 3 meter distance from one of my satellites. With previous firmware, this camera initially connected to this satellite, but soon it switched to the RBR (which is 12 meters away). I lowered the transmitting power of 2.4 Ghz to 25%, but that made no difference. Now, with the new firmware, this IP-cam has been connected to the nearby satellite for two days already (in my opinion, as it should be). Seems like an improvement. Did anyone else notice this too?

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tjtrimble
Luminary
Aug 25, 2022
Retired_Member wrote:

Since my update to 4.6.9.11 I noticed some differences in clients keeping their connection with satellites. I have an IP-cam (2.4 Ghz) on 3 meter distance from one of my satellites. With previous firmware, this camera initially connected to this satellite, but soon it switched to the RBR (which is 12 meters away). I lowered the transmitting power of 2.4 Ghz to 25%, but that made no difference. Now, with the new firmware, this IP-cam has been connected to the nearby satellite for two days already (in my opinion, as it should be). Seems like an improvement. Did anyone else notice this too?

 

I concur...I'm seeing better distribution on the 2.4ghz on the satellites.  I had mine turned down to 50% and most everything was connected to the router with the exception of the devices really far away (120ft away outdoor camera).  Now, devices are connecting to the closest access point for the most part.

 

Finally Netgear gave us our disable auto updates swtich!  No more dropping Zoom/Teams calls when Orbi decides to update! And we get to check the forums before we update to see it's been properly vetted!