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New - RBE970 / RBE971 Firmware Version 9.12.5.3 (All Regions!)
Enhancements: 12/26/2024
Improved 2.4 GHz WiFi connectivity.
Bug Fixes:
Fixed an issue where the 2.4 GHz channel did not change when using channels 9-13.
Fixed various minor bugs.
S...
Ok so better update again?
This Firmware V9.12.5.3 (ROW version) upgrade had a massive impact in the performance for the upstairs Satellite...
Download Mbps: 935.56
Upload Mbps: 516.23
Ping: 6ms
This is pretty much the max my Fiber Internet can support!
On the prevent Firmware V9.12.3.3, i was only getting...
Download Mbps: 112.17
Upload Mbps: 56.04
Ping: 12ms
And that was after moving around the Satellite position to get the best possible. I thought it was because it was going through walls/doors/floors and across the entire house to get there. Yet now I appear to be getting max speed across the entire two story house.
Update seems really good so far, after a full power cycle (router and satellites).
I believe the back haul wireless connection type for the Satellite changed from 2.4Hz to 5GHz+6GHz (in New Zealand), which makes a huge difference.