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rowp
Jul 22, 2026Follower
Orbi 870 Firmware Updates
It seems the last firmware update was in the later half of 2025 i.e. Sep/October. Just wondering if another one is planned soon? 1 year between updates seems like an awfully long time. Does ...
FURRYe38
Jul 23, 2026Guru - Experienced User
NG doesn't give out time frames on when new FW is forth coming or what it addresses.
New FW may not solve what users seen on there systems, there are other factors that can cuase issues that FW may not fix.
Give more details of the issues at hand.
What have you done to troubleshoot the issues at hand.
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
How many RBS are deployed?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router 📡 and satellite(s)🛰️? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR 📡 and RBS 🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wired or wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite ‌‌🛰
Does this happen with the RBS turned OFF?
Does this happen with both wireless and wired devices?
What channel configurations are currently set on the router?
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Smart Parental Controls or Circle, IPv6, Protection Engine, Traffic Meter.
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router and satellite(s) been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?