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crjohnson
Apr 27, 2022Guide
RBR850 / RBS850 Firmware V4.6.8.2 (Router only)
RBR850 automatically updated to 4.6.8.2 leaving the satellites at v4.6.7.13. After checking Netgear's support page, the official version is v4.6.7.13 for both router and satellite. I'm wondering if a...
sutset
Apr 27, 2022Guide
My router is now inaccessible after it push firmware in the middle of the day. The router is operational but the interface is broken. I noticed the satellite went to 4.6.8 not sure if the router went to 4.6.8 since I can’t see it. I downgraded the satellite back to 4.6.7 I think the only way I will recover the router is to do factory reset. These automatic updates whenever they want is not acceptable
- FURRYe38Apr 27, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Please avoid downgrading FW.
I would re-update the RBS back to v4.6.8.2 first.
Then please try a factory reset and setup from scratch on the RBR with a wired PC and web browser. - FarmerBob1Apr 27, 2022Luminary
I've had that happen on a couple different routers with newer FW on them all different versions. Looks like a bug is getting around.
- crjohnsonApr 28, 2022Guide
Well, it appears v4.6.8.2 is official. After updating my satellites, all is functioning as expected. Next time I'll wait a day or two before expressing concern.
Thanks
- FURRYe38Apr 28, 2022Guru - Experienced User
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Anything NG posts on NGs download site is always official. Never beta.