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Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Liquidcore
Star

RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Hi all,

I woke up this morning with a notification from the Orbi app that the firmware on my RBK50 had been automatically updated to 2.5.2.4 (screenshot attached). There doesn't seem to be any mention of this firmware anywhere online - just wondering if anybody else has received this update as well?

Could somebody from Netgear provide us with the release notes/changelog?

Thanks!
Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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DatabaseJase
Luminary

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Just checked and our RBR50 is also on 2.5.2.4 although our two RBS50 sattelites are still on V2.5.1.32 (I haven't rolled back despite that firmware version being pulled since we've not had any issues with it).  I wonder if this is a security update to address some vulnerability hence being pushed out.  Some release notes would be useful.

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Liquidcore
Star

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Good to know it's not only me! My RBS50 has also been updated to 2.5.2.4.

I was also previously on 2.5.1.32 as I didn't roll back since didn't seem to have any problems.

Wonder what prompted Netgear to automatically push out this new release - must have been something major. I've had the kit since November last year and this is the first release they've automatically pushed!
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pablohoney
Luminary

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Do you have version 1 or version 2 of the Orbi RBR50? I have version 1 and am still on firmware 2.5.1.16
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Liquidcore
Star

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Version 2 🙂
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DatabaseJase
Luminary

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?


@pablohoney wrote:
Do you have version 1 or version 2 of the Orbi RBR50? I have version 1 and am still on firmware 2.5.1.16

Version 1 here. Will keep checking the two RBS50s to see if they update too.

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Jgoldsti
Star

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

My v1 rbr50 and rbs50 both updated last night to 2.5.2.4 firmware

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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mrfranc
Apprentice

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Mine did the update last night. RBR50 and both RBS50.
Model: RBK53|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi System
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SkywalkerPD
Apprentice

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

My set got the update also last night. This morning my app anounced the update to me.

 

The firmware cannot be found on the official site. 

 

@Netgear or maybe @FURRYe38 please provide us with an changelog.

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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Mstrbig
Master

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

I have Version 1 RBK53 system. Neither my router or satellites updated. I'm still on V2.5.1.16

 Model NameCurrent VersionStatus 
RouterRBR50V2.5.1.16No new firmware version available. 
SatelliteRBS50V2.5.1.16No new firmware version available. 
SatelliteRBS50V2.5.1.16No new firmware version available. 
SatelliteRBS40VV2.5.1.6No new firmware version available. 
 
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gtmead09
Guide

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

I come in search of answer as well. I was on the 32 firmware that was pulled and i also got alerted this morning that both of my units got this update.
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mrfranc
Apprentice

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Previous the upgrade I was on v2.5.1.32. I wonder if the only ones that updated were all on that version, and if that is the reason the ones on v2.5.1.16 have not upgraded yet.

 

 

Model: RBK53|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi System
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larryindublin
Luminary

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

I was on .32 as well and Router and both Satellites auto-updated at 2am. No issues so far, but would be nice to know what was fixed/updated.

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larryindublin
Luminary

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?


@Liquidcore wrote:
Hi all,

I woke up this morning with a notification from the Orbi app that the firmware on my RBK50 had been automatically updated to 2.5.2.4 (screenshot attached). There doesn't seem to be any mention of this firmware anywhere online - just wondering if anybody else has received this update as well?

Could somebody from Netgear provide us with the release notes/changelog?

Thanks!

@DarrenM Can you find out?

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Mstrbig
Master

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

AH, making some sense now. I never updated to the pulled firmware. So like it was stated, maybe the ones that did are getting a fixed version. And the ones that didn't update are staying on the latest official pushed firmware and will get updated, later.

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FURRYe38
Guru

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Sometimes NG pushes FW updates thru auto update before they post about it. I presume if NG is starting to push FW via auto update, NG will probably post it this week or next for general public. Do you see any release note information on the RBRs web page under the FW update section?

@Blanca_O 


@SkywalkerPD wrote:

My set got the update also last night. This morning my app anounced the update to me.

 

The firmware cannot be found on the official site. 

 

@Netgear or maybe @FURRYe38 please provide us with an changelog.


 

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Mstrbig
Master

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

No mention of the firmware update on NG's support download page. Still shows V2.5.1.16. I just pushed a firmware check, in the GUI, and no firmware is available for update. 

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Sardines
Aspirant

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Yes and it is working a little better with 5ghz.  Got a jump of 2-3MBps with the same system.  I suspect .32 was faulty (it was slower than previous versions).  I did the separation of the 2.4 and 5ghz mod and it wasn't broken with the new firmware.


@Liquidcore wrote:
Hi all,

I woke up this morning with a notification from the Orbi app that the firmware on my RBK50 had been automatically updated to 2.5.2.4 (screenshot attached). There doesn't seem to be any mention of this firmware anywhere online - just wondering if anybody else has received this update as well?

Could somebody from Netgear provide us with the release notes/changelog?

Thanks!

 

Model: RBK53|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi System
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pablohoney
Luminary

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Probably a slow roll out...
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Mountainman95
Aspirant

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

I was also on 2.5.1.32 and both of mine show they were updated to 2.5.2.4 last night.

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SJWarfare
Aspirant

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Same here, pushed earlier this morning. Performance seems to be the Same
Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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Jgoldsti
Star

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Where did you find the release notes? I have not been able to find them.

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SJWarfare
Aspirant

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Just realized they’re the wrong ones. My bad, I’m an idiot.
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Jgoldsti
Star

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Not a problem...thought I had missed something😳

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gjacknow
Guide

Re: RBK50 Firmware Version 2.5.2.4?

Me too...

 

Was at .32 now upgraded

Model: RBK53|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi System
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