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Although automatic firmware updates should probably be the default, there should be a method (easily accessible in the firmware settings) to disable firmware auto-updates. The foregoing would all...
@randomosity, thanks for that tip, and I did read about that elsewhere. I am observing how Netgear handles this issue, because I am still within the window to return this product (RBK50 kit: 1 router + 2 satellites), and find another. Using an unsupported back door way to turn off the autoupdate flag isn't what I expect for a product at this price. My Airport Extreme network never caused headaches like this, including forcing updates, but Apple is end of lifing the Airport products.
I'll take recommendations for a system that can give me strong coverage for a large area without these issues and questionable product update decisions. I like the Orbit feature set, but these issues negate all of that.
My Arlo system has been terrific, including the support. This must be a very diffferent group at Netgear.