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dglsmcd_USMC
Jun 13, 2026Luminary
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...
FURRYe38
Jun 30, 2026Guru - Experienced User
For anyone upgrading to this version of FW, FW files are available for this version, and it's recommended to manually install the FW files. RBS needs to be updated first, then RBR lastly. Helps ensure the system is updated correctly and working well afterwards.
Procedure to Manually Firmware Update Orbi and Nighthawk Mesh systems. | NETGEAR Communities
- TOPS119Jun 30, 2026Luminary
Sad to report after using the new firmware over the pass weeks my Google is still loosing random connection, I also now seeing my mobile device showing full signal but no connection is there. On my main orbi router I notice I can't get a proper speed reading from speed test as it seems to be connecting my phone 📱 from our of space, as the ping is above 300. But the satellites seem to give accurate readings. I'm using a Google pixel 10 pro max.