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Brads515's avatar
Brads515
Guide
Apr 14, 2017

Next Orbi Firmware Update...anyone know when?

I am hoping that the next Orbi firmware update will solve some of the major wifi speed issues and erratic speed issues I get on my Orbi system.   Anyone have any idea of when the next firmware upda...
Troubleshooting
jleecloak1's avatar
jleecloak1
Apprentice
Apr 17, 2017

I have to agree the constantly dropped WiFi connections have been there since the first firmware. That is a major issue for me. I hate having to put my Orbi in AP mode and use my old router for routing the network just to get a stable connection. It's not what I bought the Orbi for.

Glenee's avatar
Glenee
Apprentice
Apr 17, 2017

And Mr. Netgear Moderator you would say what to these gentlemens concerns.

  • alfista2600's avatar
    alfista2600
    Aspirant
    Apr 29, 2017

    My investment in Orbi has not really made my wifi better, and I'm looking for firmware updates as well.


    Yesterday and today, I see a listing for:

     

    V1.9.1.12

     

    Current Version:V1.8.0.6
    New Version:V1.9.1.12
      

    Release Notes:
    [Bug Fix] Fixes bugs and security issues.<br>[Enhancements] Improves the firmware upgrade process.<br>[Enhancements] Continuous improvement in wireless connection stability.

     

    But I can't update as my satellites never show the update. I don't see any references to this firmware on the netgear website either. Somewhat worried about this device being hacked somehow. 

     

    Any thoughts?

    • Glenee's avatar
      Glenee
      Apprentice
      Apr 30, 2017

      I checked the website and they still show V1.8.06 as current. Please make sure you are on the right netgear Item for your firmware updates. I have got into the wrong firmware update for the piece of equipment that I have before and ther eis no harm done it just won't take it.

      All the Best,

      Glen

      • alfista2600's avatar
        alfista2600
        Aspirant
        Apr 30, 2017

        Hi Glen,

         

        Thanks for the reply. I was not clear. I see this new firmware in the admin console of the router. It picks up a new version for the basestation, but not the satellites. I'll try to attach an image here:

         

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        I do not see this version of firmware anywhere on the netgear site. I wonder if I somehow have a pre-release/beta/test basestation which might explain the performance issues I'm having.