RBR50 firmware update

[JitM]

I have got following email from Netgear for my RBR50.

We've Enhanced Your Product's Security.
Please Update to the Latest Firmware.

But when I check for updates from app it shows no new firmware is available.

I am on V2.5.2.4 not sure if I am missing any important updates in UK.

Regards

[FURRYe38 · Accepted solution]

Be sure to make a back up configuration to file for safe keeping on the RBR. Helps save time if a reset is needed. 

Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. 

Enjoy. 

[vajim]

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@JitM wrote:
I have got following email from Netgear for my RBR50.

We've Enhanced Your Product's Security.
Please Update to the Latest Firmware.

But when I check for updates from app it shows no new firmware is available.

I am on V2.5.2.4 not sure if I am missing any important updates in UK.

Regards

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1.  forget the app.  IF you must check, try via PC login

2.  IF it were related to an actual security vulnerability then NG would auto push it.  No action required.

3.  IF you want to upgrade the choice is yours with caution as always since these firmware release are known to have bugs

[FURRYe38]

Next version after v4 is v40:

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

It's one that may have not been put up on the auto update servers so it may not appear as a notification on the RBRs web page. 

v104 is also available. it's on the auto update server however you'd have to manually update to v40  I believe first to see v104. Or you can manually download and manually update to v104 directly with a wired PC and web browser:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/New-Orbi-RBR50-Router-Firmware-Version-V2-7-2-104-Released/m-p...

Or you can keep what you have loaded as well. Up to you though. 

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@JitM wrote:
I have got following email from Netgear for my RBR50.

We've Enhanced Your Product's Security.
Please Update to the Latest Firmware.

But when I check for updates from app it shows no new firmware is available.

I am on V2.5.2.4 not sure if I am missing any important updates in UK.

Regards

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[vajim]

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@FURRYe38 wrote:

Next version after v4 is v40:

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

It's one that may have not been put up on the auto update servers so it may not appear as a notification on the RBRs web page. 

v104 is also available. it's on the auto update server however you'd have to manually update to v40  I believe first to see v104. Or you can manually download and manually update to v104 directly with a wired PC and web browser:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/New-Orbi-RBR50-Router-Firmware-Version-V2-7-2-104-Released/m-p...

Proceed with caution and ask yourself why this may not appear as a notification on the RBRs web page and WHY users in here keep posting stuff like this???

[JitM]

Thanks to All who responded this thread.

I have got new iphone app update of Netgear and after that I can see 2.7.2.104 version available to update. I have added the screenshot. I will try it over the weekend.

Thanks

[jwh49]

After installing the latest firmware I can no longer login to the router. It will not accept my passords or the answers to my security questions.

[alokeprasad]

Strongly advise to use the web interface of the RBR50 instead of the smartphone app if you proceed.

How-do-I-manually-upgrade-firmware-on-my-Orbi-router-using-orbilogin-com 

[jwh49]

The firmware update was successful since my WiFi network is up and running after applying it using the updated Orbi iPhone app. I just cannot login using the correct password, serial number and secuity question answers. 

[FURRYe38]

Wire connect a PC to the router and factory reset the router using the back push pin button. Hold it in for 15 seconds then let go. Power OFF the ISP modem for 30 seconds than back on. Wait for the WHITE led to slowly pulsate on top of the RBR, then log in to orbilogin.com using a web browser and walk thru the setup wizard. This time write down all important information for safe keeping later on.

[jwh49]

Thanks, that worked. Both the RBK50 and RBS50 now have current firmware but the RBW30 will NOT install, after downloading, even using Manual upload.

[FURRYe38 · Accepted solution]

Be sure to make a back up configuration to file for safe keeping on the RBR. Helps save time if a reset is needed. 

Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. 

Enjoy.