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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
YabbadabbaDoooo wrote:
cohoman wrote:I've been having the same disconnect issues with the latest firmware (V1.12.0.18). It seems the WiFi is connected to my Android smartphone and tablet, but the internet is not available. My wife reported to me she's been having the same issue with her iPhone as well. Very frustrating. I tried to downgradt to V1.9.1.12, but I can't seem to get the main router to accept the firmware (the web page just spins and spins and doesn't finish). I'm at the point now of ditching this system and going back to a conventional single-Router system (not Netgear!).
Try a Factory Reset and try to load the FW of the Satellite(s) first. May have to plug in directly to them with Ethernet. Even if you get the system to take a rollback without a factory reset, in my experience something still doesn't work right unless you do a clean load.
Also, if you can return the system for a full refund you will be better off than those of us who missed our window of opportunity. Even if you get it stable and working as it is supposed to, it is a crapshoot whether the next FW update jams up your system.
Thanks for the advice. I bought this router system from Costco, so I do have the ability to return it for a full refund. I originally decided to go with this system because the back half of my house has a weak connection to my WiFi router. I've tried everything, but there's something in the walls that seems to block the signal between the front and back of the house. The Orbi system seems to work well so far as signal strength, but the constant internet disconnects is very frustrating. I'm leaning towards returning the system and going back to a single router. I may need to find a way to hardwire two routers together to get better coverage between both halves of my house.
cohoman wrote:
I may need to find a way to hardwire two routers together to get better coverage between both halves of my house.
If you don't care about the high networking speeds that Orbi provides, and can still return the Orbi, I would recommend trying some AV2 powerline ethernet devices. Those are much better than AV first generation in terms of actually being able to connect.
AV1200 are the best deal. Don't count on achieving more than 50 Mbps sustained, but that is good enough for internet - not good enough if you are doing large LAN transfers between hosts. You can then attach an AP to each of the powerline ethernet units.
The TP-link units I got are firmware upgradeable, but they do not automatically upgrade their firmware.