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Ruiyu
Dec 28, 2025Aspirant
Orbi 770 cannot update to the latest firmwares
Hi I would like seek you help about update the formware of my orbi 770. I try many ways to update it but still not working. The formware still remain V10.5.8.1 even though in the orbi app or web port...
- Dec 28, 2025
The manual update process allows users to install any version of firmware, even versions older than the current one. Users often do this when they update to a new firmware and discover that it does not perform as they had hoped.
For method 1, please see this document:
Ruiyu
Dec 28, 2025Aspirant
Hi CrimpOn,
Appreciate your reply. I would like to seek your advice for the detail steps
regarding method 1 , if I remove the new satellite from the current mesh system , may I know how cannot access it ? Is it can be reachable by using wire cable and I had no idea idea if any ip I should use to access the standalone satellite.
regarding the method 2, I believe orbi not allow me me upload the older firmware to the router any what I can do is upload firmware package newer than
- CrimpOnDec 28, 2025Guru - Experienced User
The manual update process allows users to install any version of firmware, even versions older than the current one. Users often do this when they update to a new firmware and discover that it does not perform as they had hoped.
For method 1, please see this document:
- RuiyuDec 29, 2025Aspirant
Hi CrimpOn,
appreciate your help and I update the satellite successfully follow the steps you provide.
- FURRYe38Dec 29, 2025Guru - Experienced User
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-SystemEnjoy. 📡