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Notice-New-Firmware Orbi 971/970 V12.1.10.12_5.3.16 NA Only
New firmware for Orbi 971/970 V12.1.10.12_5.3.16 currently available only through the Orbi app. Router and satellites upgraded to the new firmware via the Orbi app with no issues. No release notes av...
I wonder why this is not considered a beta release. Limited release, presumably just testing the waters before a formal full release..seems to match the definition of beta.
This release process may be a first for Netgear.
Also this is the first time my Orbi app actually indicated a firmware upgrade available after having used it for years!
Yes since this is a Major release and update, NG seems to want to test the waters and be sure that normal uppdate processes are working. Since v12 is on the plan going forward, there is now downgrading back to official v9 FW. Lots of new stuff in v12 and should be good.
Also you'll see protection engine feature as well in v12 FW. This will help resolve testing issues seen at Gibson Research testing site for ShieldsUp!