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RBK 8 Series Only - Unofficial v4.6.6.11 Firmware Experiences
So since NG is giving out some unofficial FW to those who have called in to NG support and users have posted links to this version of FW, I figured I'd try it myself.
https://community.netgear.com...
Just to add: this firmware seems to have solved the minor problem that was driving me crazy, of one of my satellites repeatedly going through the white/blue flashing sequence every 30 minutes or so. Since updating... the satellite has been quiet, well-behaved, unlighted as it should be.
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. 📡
Dd852 wrote:
Just to add: this firmware seems to have solved the minor problem that was driving me crazy, of one of my satellites repeatedly going through the white/blue flashing sequence every 30 minutes or so. Since updating... the satellite has been quiet, well-behaved, unlighted as it should be.
I installed this version yesterday morning....everything is looking good & stable so far. I wonder why Netgear is having such a tough time with their firmware? I'm not seeing many new features in these releases. The only new feature I want to see is an opt out of automatic firmware upgrades!
Maybe we underestimate the complexity of mesh - when I was at my low point with Netgear and high point of frustration, I started researching competitors thinking about jumping ship... but when you delve into their community websites there seems to be just as much bitterness and anger at firmware problems. I honestly don't think anyone has found the golden ticket of great performance combined with flawless firmware updates combined with decent customer service. Unfortunately. There would seem to be a great market opportunity for someone to fill!
Dd852 wrote:Maybe we underestimate the complexity of mesh - when I was at my low point with Netgear and high point of frustration, I started researching competitors thinking about jumping ship... but when you delve into their community websites there seems to be just as much bitterness and anger at firmware problems. I honestly don't think anyone has found the golden ticket of great performance combined with flawless firmware updates combined with decent customer service. Unfortunately. There would seem to be a great market opportunity for someone to fill
But businiesses have been using systems like this for well over a decade. Think about it - you go to a large buiilding where one business resides and they have Wi-Fi. You don't change SSID's when you move around - the same SSID works everywhere they enabled it.
People who use Ubiquity swear by them. I've seen a lot of positive reviews, including wiith firmware, on ASUS products.
v4 initial version was supposed to bring in Smart Parental Controls which had been missing since Orbi AX first launched. Seemed to bring in headaches instead. :smileyembarrassed:
tjtrimble wrote:
I installed this version yesterday morning....everything is looking good & stable so far. I wonder why Netgear is having such a tough time with their firmware? I'm not seeing many new features in these releases. The only new feature I want to see is an opt out of automatic firmware upgrades!
Update on this firmware. It works! No disconnects. Satelite works well... mesh seems to work at picking up moving clients. 3 days and counting