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dglsmcd_USMC
Luminary
Jun 13, 2026

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...
orbi 970 series
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Saner
Apprentice
Jun 13, 2026

I also received it via Orbi App. I use it in EU France in AP mode. After upgrade, I didn’t do a full reset using my 972 without any issue for the moment in a 90 m2 apartment. It looks like the overall speed is increased 10-20%. Ie my iPhone 15 Pro Max in WiFi 6E has now 1.2 Gbits in the room vs 1.0 Gbit in the same location with previous 12.1.8.7 firmware. 

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Remyh
Tutor
Jul 04, 2026

So the NA version works in the Eu? Manually?

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 05, 2026

    NO. 

    Remyh wrote:

    So the NA version works in the Eu? Manually?