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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...
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.
Max speeds are impressive but what are your ping times while under load?
Lower than before pingage. It's good and very smooth, ideal for gaming and 4k Streaming. It wasn't too bad before, but download speeds are way faster. The lower 2.4 GHz band offers longer range at lower data rates, while 5 GHz and 6 GHz offer much faster speeds. Yet it seems to be happy going through a few walls with a strong signal strength.
Must of been related to this...
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where the 2.4 GHz channel did not change when using channels 9-13.
I can see under the Orbi App it's saying 5+6GHz connection on both the Satellites, when before it was 2.4GHz only.
2.4Ghz Channel = Auto
5Ghz Channel = 40
WPA3-Personal
Wireless loT is however set to 2.4Ghz only
- So far so good, wired backhaul at 2.5g. works better than previous, no disconnected sessions in teams or games for days now.
Glad its working better for you. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy. 📡- Good to see that for the majority of everyone applying this update has had a good experience so far. As for me, awaiting Netgear to give me the final green light to RMA my entire system as everything possible has been exhausted on my end.
Keep in contact with them and let us now how it turns out.
OrbiTechDude wrote:
Good to see that for the majority of everyone applying this update has had a good experience so far. As for me, awaiting Netgear to give me the final green light to RMA my entire system as everything possible has been exhausted on my end.
