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New RBR750 / RBS750 Firmware Version 4.6.3.16 Released
Security Fixes:
Fixes security vulnerabilities.
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Bug Fixes:
Fixes the issue where the s...
COMountainGoat wrote:No worries :-).
At this point they've lost all credibility. Bad firmware releases have been a problem for years, and this last one was the last straw. I get that other vendors have issues too, but they don't force them. So instead of waking up to a borked network before critical calls and ongoing problems for days or weeks, I can wait until I have time to test the releases for stability.
It's the height of hubris and arrogance to repeatedly push bad firmware without an opt-out option.
First, there are actually users on this forum that have zero issues with these firmware updates, including myself. Also there are other vendors that indeed push firmware updates without user intervention. Google is one such vendor. In my six years on Google Wifi, some updates were solid, others missed the mark. Eventually I think all most of these vendors eventually get it right.
Mr410 wrote:First, there are actually users on this forum that have zero issues with these firmware updates, including myself. Also there are other vendors that indeed push firmware updates without user intervention. Google is one such vendor. In my six years on Google Wifi, some updates were solid, others missed the mark. Eventually I think all most of these vendors eventually get it right.
I'm glad there are people on this forum - includiing you, who have zero issues. In the decades of experience I've had supporting technology, iit's not uncommon for some to have issues and others not. Various reasons for that. But - I've also realized just because some other company does one thing does not make it riight for another to continue that practice.
When I first bought my Orbi system, it was highly rated and allowed you to manually install firmware when they became available. It allowed you to control when you may have the time to troubleshoot. It was also a time when people tended to go to an office to work - so the issues you had at home were limiting most people to streaming, gaming, browsing, etc. Some did work at home as well, yes. But it wasn't as prolific as it has been this past year or so.
The other concern is many people may be experiencing issues and not realize it. This Orbi firmware could be the reason behind why their computer, IOT devices, TV, etc are having periodic connectivity issues. They blame, not the router, but the ISP. Or the device. I'm willing to bet some people don't realize they aren't connecting to their satellite as the ssytem allows better experiences with it in place, but the router is taking care of their connectivity. Eventually, though, they will wisen up. Or replace their system with another since they are having issues and aren't technically savvy enough to troubleshoot.
In closing - this experience is crap. Orbi dosn't "just work" and and I'm one who has noticed degredation of services over the past year or so. I was good for a few months. I'd trash the system and replace it - but I spent a crap ton of $$$$ on this system I'd prefer Netgear to pull their perverbial head out of their backside and fix things. I'm losing hope, though, and looking at other companies. And no way I'm recommending Netgear anything to people who seek my guidance - including the company I work for. it may be a lower cost than Cisco gear for use at small sites, but damn - no way Jose.