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Firmware V1.12.0.18 Discussion
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...
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
timch wrote:
I've noted all the advice to downgrade but I'm not convinced that is a universally good idea. I was having disconnecting problems with my iOS devices and unreliable connections from my satellite but Netgear helpfully sent me the beta firmware. This corrected all my problems and I have now upgraded to the 12.0.18 firmware. I have been running the stock firmware since it was released and it has been very reliable. I'm therefore not sure why others seem to be having such difficulties since their experience seems diametrically opposed to mine.
Yes, it does work well for some - Obviously though, as evidenced by the issues identified in this forum, it isn't working well for everybody. As far as my system, the V.1.12.0.18 FW update seems to be functioning very well, although the actual update process was a bit harrowing - I'll not go into that right now, leave it with saying that I was very relieved when everything finally updated. Perhaps the problem has to do with the actual Orbi units involved - I have the RBK50 (RBR50 Router and two RBS50 satellites, purchased from Costco). However, while my experience with my RBK50 system may have gone well, it seems that some are having problems with this system as well. Obviously, everybody's configuration is different, and addressing all of the configuration possibilities these days can be difficult - especially given the multitude of devices that we're all installing these days. I have a household with a ton of different ideas things connecting, including several MacBook Pros, an iMac, several iPhones and iPads, Windows computers, as well as more "Smarthome" devices than I'd like to admit. As I noted, things in my household are working well at the moment; however, I know that some of these "Smarthome" devices can and do drop off from time to time. A disaster - No. A frustration - Yes.
But for now, I'm happy with the throughput, range and overall connectivity in my household. I'm getting 10% better transfer rates (up and down) than my provider advertises (and that didn't ever happen with my Apple Airport Extreme/Timecapsule setup). So, I'll hold tight with the latest firmware for now. I do wish that I would see more response from Netgear on this forum, though. The Silence from the company is a bit disheartning.
for those with a stable 1.12.0.18 RBK 50x system - try rebooting (power cycling) - the router. I had to unplug mine and replug it in and problems started (prior to that I was probably on 1.12.0.18 for a bit with no issues whatsoever (costco RBK53)