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New - RBE870 / RBE871 Firmware Version 10.5.18.3 Released
Bug Fixes: 04/02/2025
- Resolved an issue causing excessive retries for clients on the 2.4GHz band.
- Fixed a router crash that occurred when a Pixel 9 device connected.
- Corrected the satellite LED color issue where it incorrectly displayed magenta.
- Fixed an issue where the RBE871 Base and RBE870 Satellite power LEDs did not show pulsing amber during firmware updates.
- Resolved a problem where the satellite backhaul failed to connect when the router was in Access Point (AP) mode.
Download Link:
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe872/#download
Firmware Update Instructions:
To update your router’s firmware, follow the instructions in your router’s user manual. To view your router’s user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBE871.aspx#docs.
IF MANUALLY UPDATING THE SYSTEM:
Be sure to update the RBS FIRST, then the RBR lastly.
Please navigate to the link below for step-by-step instructions on how to update your RBR871/RBS870:
Proceedure to Manually Firmware Update Orbi and Nighthawk Mesh systems
I HIGHLY recommend after the FW is loaded on the system and it's back to ready, power OFF all Orbi units and the ISP modem/ONT for 1 minute. Then back ON with the ISP modem/ONT first, then RBR then RBS.
NOTE: Orbi app or the routers web page may not report seeing new FW updates. NG may not push this to there auto update services immediately and may activate the newer FW update being seen on there auto update services at a later time. User will have the choice to manually update if you want too.
FW UPDATE ALL Feature:
If there is a FW updated seen on the RBRs web page and all RBS are online and connected with GOOD STATUS, you can select the UPDATE ALL button option to have the RBR update the RBS and RBR. Update All button is seen on the RBRs Firmware Update WEB page on the Check for Updates FW section of the page. Once FW has been checked for an update and all devices show the FW update is available, select the UPDATE ALL button. Give 5 minutes for the process to take place.
NOTE: If continued problems are seen after a FW update, it's recommended to try a factory reset and setup from scratch with out loading any saved configurations from backup files. Use the ERASE button on the routers web page to factory reset the router:
This sends a Factory Reset command to any and all connected RBS as well.
Procedure for Factory Reset of RBE870 series systems use ERASE Button
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