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New - RBRE960 / RBSE960 Firmware Version 7.2.6.21 Released
Enhancements: 09/08/2023
Improves the stability of connections between router and satellites
Improves satellite firmware upgrade stability
Security Fixes:
This firmware addresses securi...
I manually updated 2 x RBSE960 satellites and then the RBRE960 router to 7.2.6.21 via the webpage (Safari browser on a Mac) as directed in the user manual. All appears to have worked fine although I haven't spotted any changes in function.
This went much more smoothly than my last manual update to 6.3.7.10 when I needed to do factory resets of the entire system to get it to work.
RayNJ wrote:
Hello,
I'm a newbie just getting into the inner workings of my Orbi 960 Mesh system. It was first activated in 7/2023.
My system is presently running on Firmware v6.3.7.10.
When I run to check for firmware updates on either the web interface or the iOS app it comes back with NO firmware updates available. Any specific reason for this, when there is a new firmware update available for this system (7.2.6.21)?
FW can be updated manually or can be Auto Updated by NG at NGs choosing.
Should I just download the firmware files and update my system manually? If it's not appearing as a FW update being available in orbi app or on the RBRs web page, yes, you can manually update the system yourself.
I have several concerns I've noted recently that might be taken care of by this update in addition to whatever else the update fixes.
1) My iPhone 15 sometimes shows "insecure connection" when I check the SSID of the Orbi router's Wi-fi via Settings/Wi-Fi on my iPhone. After I reboot the Orbi system this problem goes away.
There's been known issues with Apples iOS:
Something to contact Apple about. I've heard that iOS 17.3 should be clearing all this up.
Also, Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/NETGEAR-Mobile-Applications-and-Apple-Devices-FAQ/td-p/2220016/jump-to/first-unread-message
2) The IoT Wi-Fi SSID is continually being broadcast by the Orbi System even though I have it disabled on both the Orbi iOS app and the web interface.
I'd check on this after a factory reset and setup from scratch or you manually update to v7 FW. I have v7 on mine and IoT network is disabled and not appearing anywhere.