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Orbi Firmware Update 2.5.0.38
Does anyone have any details on this new firmware upgrade?
Release Notes:
[Bug Fix] Fixes issues with the Apple HomeKit connectivity.
[Bug Fix] Fixes the wireless crash and reboot issue when the router is under stress.
[Bug Fix] Fixes the WiFi disconnection and IOT issue.
[Bug Fix] Fixes the guest isolation issue for multicast and broadcast traffic between the main host and guest.
[Bug Fix] Fixes the Ethernet backhaul boot-sequence issue.
[Bug Fix] Updates the OpenVPN certificate from MD5 to SHA-256.
[New Features and Enhancements] Enhances the device recognition mechanism of the attached devices list.
[Bug Fixes] Fixes the compatibility issue with Sonos devices.
Thats good for you, glad your appart of the group that didn't need a reset. Some don't and yet there working on v.38. Others seem to need a reset and then things work:
At each FW release there seems to be this mixed bag of users with issues and some that don't see issues after a update and some that do and need a reset. I do agree, NG needs to make the FW update more stablized and less automatic and more automated.
I prefer the manual FW load and reset and setup from scratch. No problems with this method. This is my perference.
Enjoy.
MikeG63 wrote:Couldn't agree more, in my case no reset was needed, just a router reboot after the upgrade. All that is really required is good quality control and a good quality assurance play book / automated procedure. Also STOP tinkering under the hood!
FURRYe38 wrote:
I reprefer the manual FW load and reset and setup from scratch. No problems with this method.
But.....you've never explained why you would execute a manual update in the first place, especially if your network is working fine.
Not related to this topic but, does the satellite need to be in close range when setting up from scratch?
agneev wrote:Not related to this topic but, does the satellite need to be in close range when setting up from scratch?
Check here: https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
Watch the color on the Sat rim. If it's magenta, then move it closer until there is NO color. Might ake a couple of tries/re-boots.
Retired_Member After it finishes blinking white slowly, it turns blue for around a minute then off. That means its within proper range? I can reset the router and setup without bringing them close together then huh?
agneev wrote:Retired_Member After it finishes blinking white slowly, it turns blue for around a minute then off. That means its within proper range? I can reset the router and setup without bringing them close together then huh?
IF the color on the Sat rim turns off (no color), you're good to go.
In my particular case yes for intially config, but not for subsequent router reboots if the app and admin page shows the service is 'good', i.e. green. The lights on the top indicate the service range to the router for placement.