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Mstrbig's avatar
Mstrbig
Master
Dec 12, 2020

RBR750 and RBS750 new firmware V3.2.16.22_1.4.9

A new firmware V3.2.16.22_1.4.9 push for the RBR750 router and RBS750 satellite came out today. Since I always install the latest firmware when it comes out, I updated my RBK753S system. The update ...
TheTraveller's avatar
TheTraveller
Aspirant
Apr 04, 2021

Sorry to say I upgraded to this version and it is so seriously flawed.

 

I originallyy had an Orbi RBR50 with satellites where the entire system went haywire, to the point you put more than one satellite on and the system went into a total reboot loop, so bit the bullet and upgraded.

 

Everything was fine until this release of firmware, now:

 

- You can log straight into the config from a browser without a username or password

- Despite setting the Guest Network to OFF, the system periodically advertises the guest network, you can connect to it, but the Orbi app and the browser both show it is turned off

- With Access Control set to ON and Block all new devices, when you allow a device to connect  (after it has been blocked), the device still will not connect. You need to block it a second time and then re-allow it.

 

I would recommend, NOT upgrading until this version is thoroughly tested and the bugs removed.

 

Having logged a support ticket, the only response was to factory default the system and start again, sorry but this is a brand new build out of the box working fine until the latest firmware.

 

 

Be cautious

  • TheTraveller's avatar
    TheTraveller
    Aspirant
    Apr 04, 2021

    Hi,

     

    Thanks for this. The reason I wasnt runing V3.2.17.12_1.4.14 is that despite checking numerous times neither the Orbi App or the router "check for updates" actually identified any newer updates.

     

    Also when I logged a support call with the wonderful Netgear support they never even mentioned a newer version and simply suggested reboot or factory default and rebuild.

     

    Hey Ho. Got this version on now. Crossed fingers.

     

    Thanks

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 04, 2021

      v12 was never put up on the update server by NG. Only inteded for manual download. So it won't appear on Orbi app or on the RBRs web page as something availalbe for update. 

       

      Good Luck. 

      • Mstrbig's avatar
        Mstrbig
        Master
        Apr 04, 2021
        FURRYe38 wrote:

        v12 was never put up on the update server by NG. Only inteded for manual download. So it won't appear on Orbi app or on the RBRs web page as something availalbe for update. 

         

        Good Luck. 

        Yes It shows up available on the Netgear download support page, (Support | NETGEAR) which I check periodically.

        It solves a multitude of issues.