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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 12, 2024

New - RBE970 / RBE971 Firmware Version 9.12.4.16 Released (for NA Region Only)!

New Features: 11/12/2024 Added Router Protection support. Added Satellite Notification support. For NA Region Only Enhancements: Improved WiFi and backhaul stability. Improved syste...
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Mooose
Luminary
Dec 10, 2024

I have not noticed different Orbi firmware versions for different regions before. Is this common? If so, is it known what the differences between NA and EU versions typically are?

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 10, 2024

Ya. Kinda first seen with the 960 series. Seems to be a bit more common these days. Seems like a Wi-Fi issue in differences between NA and EU region since each region handles Wi-Fi policies differently. Probably a hassle for NG and other Wi-Fi router mfrs.