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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.
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This firmware has apparently been out for some time, yet my hardware does not see it. Every time I run a firmware check from the web GUI, it tells me no new firmware is available for my router or satellites. I'm fine with doing a manual firmware update but the last time I tried to do that to my RBE971, it bricked it. Fortunately it was still within the warranty period at the time so I was able to exchange it for a new one but warranty is expired now so I'm a bit cautious about doing a manual update. I'm located in South Bend, Indiana — any idea why my router isn't seeing the update?
Your system serials may not be in the Auto Update system. NG rolls updates out in batches as well.
I prefer to manually update and have never had problems manually updating FW. RBS first, then RBR lastly using a wired PC.
Is the system working currently? If so, might just keep what it loaded on it for now.
Works fine here since update
