Re: No Orbi RBR50 firmware update (from V2.5.2.4) available

FURRYe38 · ‎2021-01-03

v40 is the most current for ALL regions:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-6-1-40/m-p/1997895/highlight/tr...

Only v2.7 versions are reported for US Region only.

@--Chuck wrote:
Ref: RBK Downloads (Click on "View Previous Versions) It looks like v2.5.2.4 was the last version before NG released "US Region only" versions. I guess they haven't implemented any way to indicate which region the hardware is located. Therefore the appropriate (US Region or NON US Region) firmware couldn't be listed in their app and this probably breaks any NG update pushes.

US Region got FCC'd?

--Chuck · ‎2021-01-03

While v40 could be used for any region.
At the current time, v2.7.1.60 is listed as the current version for the US region.

@FURRYe38

@FURRYe38 wrote:
v40 is the most current for ALL regions:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-6-1-40/m-p/1997895/highlight/tr...

Only v2.7 versions are reported for US Region only.
@--Chuck wrote:
Ref: RBK Downloads (Click on "View Previous Versions) It looks like v2.5.2.4 was the last version before NG released "US Region only" versions. I guess they haven't implemented any way to indicate which region the hardware is located. Therefore the appropriate (US Region or NON US Region) firmware couldn't be listed in their app and this probably breaks any NG update pushes.

US Region got FCC'd?

vajim · ‎2021-01-03

You must be talking about manual updates for When I check for updates here in the US there is NO

v2.7.1.60

my Orbi login web says I'm up to date at 2.5.2.......

FURRYe38 · ‎2021-01-03

v60 is avaialble for manual download, however once it's installed v102 appears available on the RBRs FW update web page for upgrade. Some of uf have upgraded to v102. Working well.

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-RBR50-Router-Firmware-Version-V2-7-2-102/m-p/2027821/high...

@--Chuck wrote:
While v40 could be used for any region.
At the current time, v2.7.1.60 is listed as the current version for the US region.

FURRYe38 · ‎2021-01-04

FYI, v2.5.2.4 seems to be the last in the v2.5 line of FWs. NG hasn't given an auto update notification path to v2.6 or v2.7 from v2.5.

If users wish to update beyond v2.5, you'll need to manually download v2.6 FW files for 50 series Orbi and apply them manually over v2.5. RBS first then RBR lastly. v2.6 version is for USA and all other regions.

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-6-1-40/m-p/1997895/highlight/tr...

For users wishing to update to v2.7 versions, you'll need to manually download v60 FW files for 50 series Orbi and apply them manually. RBS first then RBR lastly. v2.7 versions is for USA region only.

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/New-RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-v2-7-1-60-Officially-Released...

If you update to v60, v102 will appear in the RBRs FW update page. Users can select the UPDATE ALL button and your RBS and RBR should update.

xhttps://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-RBR50-Router-Firmware-Version-V2-7-2-102/m-p/2027821/highlight/true#M109584

Otherwise, users will need to wait for NG to post manual downloadable v102 files and apply them manually at a later date when they become available or keep what you have loaded if your Orbi is working well for you.

Good Luck.

alokeprasad · ‎2021-01-05

Posting this, in case you are subscribed to this thread:

NG has made the latest firmware for RBK50 available at https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBK50#download

Downloads for RBK50v2 has not been updated.

FURRYe38 · ‎2021-01-05

v102 FW files has been posted for manual download. Includes ALL 50 series Orbi:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-RBR50-Router-Firmware-Version-V2-7-2-102/m-p/2034115/high...

vajim · ‎2021-01-05

@FURRYe38 wrote:
v102 FW files has been posted for manual download. Includes ALL 50 series Orbi:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-RBR50-Router-Firmware-Version-V2-7-2-102/m-p/2034115/high...

What's the difference between what you see as available at the web login and these manual download files? Trying to understand why. If the manual download file is good to go, why is it not available at my web login?

alokeprasad · ‎2021-01-05

The update process through the web interface (and through the Orbi phone apps) uses different servers at NG. It may show up through that method after a few days when NG updates those servers.

vajim · ‎2021-01-05

@alokeprasad wrote:
The update process through the web interface (and through the Orbi phone apps) uses different servers at NG. It may show up through that method after a few days when NG updates those servers.

Thank you

From my personal expereince with my Orbi over several years, the reality is these manual FW updates may not show for up to a year. Trying to understand why? The method of delivery to the user should not be of concern. IMHO....if the FW is ready for release, then make it available to all on all, and if it actually does address a security risk then it should be a true auto push. Trying to understand.

alokeprasad · ‎2021-01-05

Me too.

vajim · ‎2021-01-05

@alokeprasad wrote:
Me too.

Nice

What I find interesting are those who appear to be the biggest supporters of manual updates ingnore the question here.

Bueller?

CrimpOn · ‎2021-01-05

@alokeprasad wrote:
The update process through the web interface (and through the Orbi phone apps) uses different servers at NG. It may show up through that method after a few days when NG updates those servers.

How fascinating. This must be correct. My RBR50 is on v2.5.1.16

The Orbi web interface tells me that 2.5.2.4 is available.

The Orbi "app" tells me that 2.7.0.70 is available.

(Neither, of course,mentions 2.7.1.60)

:Parameters in the Orbi router all seem to point at http.fw.updates1.netgear.com.

last_auto_upgrade_url=https://http.fw.updates1.netgear.com/rbr50/default

fw_download_url=https://http.fw.updates1.netgear.com/rbs40v/V2.6/ww

base_upgrade_url=https://http.fw.updates1.netgear.com/rbr50/default

last_fw_upgrade_url=https://http.fw.updates1.netgear.com/rbr50/V2.5.1/ww

They all seem to point to http.fw.updates1.netgear.com. The Orbi "app" get firmware from somwhere else?

(I turned on LAN/WAN capture to record what happened when I checked for updates on the app. Damned if I can see where it went.)

alokeprasad · ‎2021-01-05

@vajim wrote:
@alokeprasad wrote:
Me too.

Nice

What I find interesting are those who appear to be the biggest supporters of manual updates ingnore the question here.

Bueller?

I don't think anyone here defends the NG way of handling updates. We cope with it in our own ways.

I tend to prioritize security fixes. That is the only thing that is my exception to "if it ain't broke ..".

IMO, a system with security holes IS broke.

vajim · ‎2021-01-05

@alokeprasad wrote:
I don't think anyone here defends the NG way of handling updates.

I would tend to disagree.

IMHO......one look a the front page to this forum will reveals otherwise, or do a search for the obvious manual updates as in "it works for me, it will work for you attitude".