Orbi System: Disable automatic firmware updates

this needs to be a feature in the next release.

Totally agree. I'm not aware of any other company forcing its updates on a customer.

I agree that easily allowing users to disable automatic updates should be an option.

Totally agree

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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 allow those experiencing issues with the latest firmware to remain on an earlier version.

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Totally agree

I totally agree - I never signed up to be a beta tester for Netgear, and that is essentially what this feature does.  Anything later than 2.0.0.74 causes significant wifi issues for me - I have manually "updated" back to 2.0.0.74 at least 10 times.  Tried all the "edit NVRAM" settings and other methods to block auto-update - nothing works to stop this auto-update.  Eventually I will wake up to 2.1.2.18 and shortly after that all wireless-connected devices d/l speeds drop from 200+ Mbps to <30 Mbps.  Timeouts, dropped packets, you name it.  WIRED devices on router or either of two Satellites maintain excellent speeds so not a backhaul issue.

It is unconscionable that there is no opt-out option for firmware updates at this point.

My orbi is 3600km away from me. Use it to controll heat, light and alarm. After autoupdate i december I have no connection to my summerhouse. Need to fly dwon there next week to update firmware manually..uugh

Agree, please implement this option/feature. I like to keep my stable firmware. Also, wonder if Netgear would replace a router if the auto-update brick it.

Add my vote - should be a no brainer

I agree this should be a feature immedately, especially in light of all the problems updates have caused recently.  My system is working fine at the moment and I'd rather it be left alone.  Prevrious updates have worked for me in the end but I've woke up with the need to power cycle everything manually after an update.  I'd rather handle them myself on my own time.  It would also be great to have a feature where we are emailed when new firmware is available.