Firmware V1.12.0.18 Discussion

[rhester72]

This does indeed appear to be based on (identical to?) the last private beta V1.12.0.16 and has been released to the public.  Hope it helps!

Guest mode AP isolation finally works 100% over IPv4 and IPv6 - much happiness in my household.  😃

Rodney

[martyfp · Accepted solution]

New Features and Enhancements:

• Supports ReadySHARE Printer for Orbi devices that are equipped with a USB port
• Updated the OrbiOS API to v3.14

Bug Fixes:

• Fixes the iOS disconnection issue.
• Fixes the Dropcam disconnection issue.
• Fixes the convergence issue when an Ethernet connected device moves from one Orbi to another. 
• Fixes the issue where the Orbi app can’t find the Orbi router if the router is using IPv6 and is in AP mode.
• Fixes the issue where the Orbi app can’t display more than 20 connected devices.
• Fixes the issue where the installation assistant might not display if the device is connected to the Orbi network wirelessly.
• Fixes the issue where the 2.4 GHz backhaul setting is disabled if the fronthaul MU-MIMO and TxBF is disabled.
• Fixes the issue where IPv6 devices on the guest network can access the Orbi router’s web GUI.  
• Includes security fixes for the following security vulnerabilities:

  PSV-2016-0133, PSV-2017-0607, PSV-2017-0615, PSV-2017-0736, PSV-2017-2190

Download Link:

RBR50 - http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK50/RBR50-V1.12.0.18.zip

RBS50 - http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK50/RBS50-V1.12.0.18.zip

[Stkasm]

It's good news.

I'm wondering what gonna change for people with already problem free Orbi setups. Hope it won't make it worse 🙂

We have three different generations iOS devices and no disconnects. Well, we'll see soon enough 🙂

[MarkC1024]

I've been problem free, as far as I know, and this update just went in smoothly.

[Phandam]

So far so good for me as well.

1. Update went smooth
2. Speeds are looking good
3. Wifi calls working much better (only 20 minutes test so far

Here's hoping this is the release that brings us stability again.  

[Doug-48051]

I completed online update of 1.12.0.18

But now I cant tell if my SAT updated.?

Do I need to do a manual update on SAT?  It shows CURRENT Version, but Update Failed ERROR

[OrbiMan]

Usb seems to be active there is an option for USB printers now

[Doug-48051]

Does NETGEAR provide a list of bug fixes or enhancements file with their updates?

[Doug-48051]

I found where release notes are posted.  1.12.0.18 arent there yet... I will check back later.

[martyfp · Accepted solution]

New Features and Enhancements:

• Supports ReadySHARE Printer for Orbi devices that are equipped with a USB port
• Updated the OrbiOS API to v3.14

Bug Fixes:

• Fixes the iOS disconnection issue.
• Fixes the Dropcam disconnection issue.
• Fixes the convergence issue when an Ethernet connected device moves from one Orbi to another. 
• Fixes the issue where the Orbi app can’t find the Orbi router if the router is using IPv6 and is in AP mode.
• Fixes the issue where the Orbi app can’t display more than 20 connected devices.
• Fixes the issue where the installation assistant might not display if the device is connected to the Orbi network wirelessly.
• Fixes the issue where the 2.4 GHz backhaul setting is disabled if the fronthaul MU-MIMO and TxBF is disabled.
• Fixes the issue where IPv6 devices on the guest network can access the Orbi router’s web GUI.  
• Includes security fixes for the following security vulnerabilities:

  PSV-2016-0133, PSV-2017-0607, PSV-2017-0615, PSV-2017-0736, PSV-2017-2190

Download Link:

RBR50 - http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK50/RBR50-V1.12.0.18.zip

RBS50 - http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK50/RBS50-V1.12.0.18.zip

[OrbiMan]

Wow a real change log

[martyfp]

That is from the HTML release note that comes with the manual download 

[Phandam]

Still good news.  Had multiple Skype calls and walked around to force multiple switches from router to satellite, not one dropped call.  

[Doug-48051]

Support helped correct my FW update error... I did a manual update for the SAT to get the information from the upate page to match.

[Doug-48051]

3 hours on new FW 1.12.0.18 - Solid number on all devices thus far.... Comcast ...fingers crossed 🙂

Happy DAY.... Same speeds at SAT

[marshymallow]

Is everyone turning back on Beamforwarding and MU-MIMO yet?

[jleecloak1]

I hope this is the fix needed. I'm and going to end my eBay auction early on my Orbi and give it one last shot. This is the first time I have seen support email a firmware and post it to the message boards with such confidence. 

[Doug-48051]

Yes... I have both checked active.

[Doug-48051]

@jleecloak1

You may want to try a factory reset before loading new firmware.

[jleecloak1]

I can't wait to load this after I get home from work. I would have been pissed if I sold my Orbi on eBay and missed an opportunity to test the firmware out.

[Doug-48051]

I am still in my Return window.  I am buying a 2 year protection plan from BBY for $38.. if it doesnt hold up I have options.

[Phandam]

I have not turned on implicit beamforming yet as I thought that was only needed for older devices and the default beamforming was better.   I do have MU-MIMO turned on.   All is still working perfectly.   

Now if only I could purchase a satellite.  

[jleecloak1]

Has anyone tried this new firmware with the Orbi in AP mode? If so did you disable the wireless on your router and let the Orbi handle the wireless connections in AP mode?

[AmitR]

Yes, indeed, late last night, we pushed out OrbiOS 1.12.0.18 in response to reports of wireless disconnects, including those with Nestcam / Dropcam, Macbook Pro that have been affecting some users.  Over the last few weeks, we’ve taken concrete steps to investigate & address them, including running a comprehensive beta program.  Over the next few days, your Orbi will automatically download this firmware and upgrade itself.  If you want to manually upgrade, feel free to perform a manual upgrade through orbilogin.net). 

We’d like to thank our beta users and Community for helping us through this, and those of you running the beta release (1.11.0.8 or earlier versions of 1.12) should upgrade to this new release.

In addition, in this release, for those customers who have an Orbi with a USB port (RBK50 or RBK53), we’re enabling the USB ports for uses like attaching a printer. This has been a widely requested feature request from the community and we’re happy to deliver.

Orbi Product Team

[captain_phaser]

So it appears that the ability to disable either 2.4GHz or 5GHz has been removed even though it was already available. In my situation, the 5GHz band outperforms the 2.4GHz everywhere on my property so I disabled the 2.4GHz band. It was causing my devices to be "stuck" on 2.4 channels half the time due to the forced band steering. Even with this new update I am getting the same behavior. This is quite upsetting as now I have to connect and disconnect several times before my devices are on 5GHz. I have tried waiting, and it does not switch correctly 50% of the time. By all means, keep both bands enabled by default. But give back the option to disable them in the advanced settings.

[Retired_Member]

1.12.0.18 is as solid as 1.12.0.16 for me, and my problems with the 1.11.x versions remain fixed for me.  No disconnects, all sats showing in the web UI, 90+ devices.  Nice work Netgear!