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Virtuoso
Nov 19, 2017
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New Idea

Orbi System: Disable automatic firmware updates

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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  • Another one of these has also been started:

     

    https://community.netgear.com/t5/Idea-Exchange-For-Home/Stop-unscheduled-firmware-updates-in-Orbi-AX/idc-p/2143895#M3740

     

    Being made aware of this one from Netgear's best friend - FURRYe38 - I'm commenting here too.

     

    This last update pushed to Orbi routers - 4.6.3.16 has caused a LOT of turmoil and unnecessary issues drastically impacting productivity across the world. 


    Netgear has some explaining to do and until satisfied - sales will diminish across the board as many of us are recommending people steer away from Netgear anything.

  • This is ridiculous. I am about to switch back to Asus system again.

    Whoever decided not putting an option to disable auto upgrade should be fired immediately!