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Chuck_M
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Apr 24, 2026

RBE 971 Auto Firmware Updates - I have questions!

Haven't been on here lately but on a whim thought I would check to see if Netgear has updated any firmware.   I left shaking my head wondering what the heck is going on these days with Netgear.   I...
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Chuck_M
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Apr 24, 2026

Thanks Furry!

 

Any idea why the huge jump in next version number?  If that means anything, it sounds like a major revamping.  

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 24, 2026

New Wifi stuff. 

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    Chuck_M
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    Apr 28, 2026

    Normally that would be a version increase of 1.   9.6 to 10.0 or something like that.

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 28, 2026

      Maybe, however doesn't have to be. Maybe based on tested versions or core code that was built at that version. Also NG may not set the version either, may come from ODM or Chipset Mfr as well.