Re: Voxels FW available for 50 series Orbi only available.

FURRYe38 · ‎2020-05-28

New version of Voxel's custom firmware build: 9.2.5.1.18SF-HW.

Changes (vs 9.2.5.1.17SF-HW):

1. net-wall script is fixed for ppp0 connection and modifyed to provide more safety (OpenVPN/WireGuard client).
2. DNSCrypt Proxy v.2 init script is fixed (time synchronization).
3. Support of custom SAMBA config is added (see QuickStart.txt).
4. Automatic custom script execution after reboot is added (for ORBI RBK V2 owners, no USB port, see QuickStart.txt).
5. wireguard package is upgraded 1.0.20200413->1.0.20200520.
6. wireguard-tools package is upgraded 1.0.20200319->1.0.20200513.
7. ipset package is upgraded 7.4->7.6+ [2020-03-09].
8. iptables package is upgraded 1.4.21->1.8.4.
9. curl package is upgraded 7.69.1->7.70.0.
10. dbus package is upgraded 1.12.12->1.13.12.
11. unbound package (used in stubby) is upgraded 1.9.6->1.10.1.
12. yaml package (used in stubby) is upgraded 0.2.2->0.2.4.
13. util-linux package is upgraded 2.35.1->2.35.2.
14. libreadline package is upgraded 6.3->8.0.
15. nano package is upgraded 4.9.2->4.9.3.
16. Toolchain: Go is upgraded 1.14.1->1.14.3.
17. Host tools (findutils): is upgraded to 4.7.0.

The link is:
https://www.voxel-firmware.com

FURRYe38 · ‎2020-07-15

New version of my custom firmware build: 9.2.5.1.33SF-HW.

Changes Log:

1. Integration of changes from the stock v. 2.5.1.32.
2. dropbear package is upgraded 2020.79->2020.80.
3. wireguard package is upgraded 1.0.20200601->1.0.20200623.
4. curl package is upgraded 7.70.0->7.71.1.
5. stubby package is upgraded 0.2.6->0.3.0.
6. yaml package (used in stubby) is upgraded 0.2.4->0.2.5.
7. haveged package is upgraded 1.9.8->1.9.12.
8. elfutils package is upgraded 0.161->0.179.
9. libjson-c package is upgraded 0.13.1->0.14 (including fix of CVE-2020-12762).
10. etherwake 1.09 package is added.

The link is:

https://www.voxel-firmware.com

FURRYe38 · ‎2020-10-22

New version of Voxel custom firmware build: v9.2.5.2.6SF-HW

Changes (vs 9.2.5.2.5.1SF-HW):
1. Toolchain: Go is upgraded 1.14.7->1.15.3.
2. Toolchain: binutils version is upgraded 2.35->2.35.1.
3. Toolchain: -finline-functions compiler option is added to GCC.
4. Kernel level acceleration (-O2, -march=armv7-a -> -mcpu=cortex-a7, -finline-functions, etc.).
5. wireguard package is upgraded 1.0.20200729->1.0.20200908.
6. Change kernel config and OpenSSL 1.1.1 to allow using dynamic devcrypto and afalg engines (HW version).
7. OpenSSL v. 1.1.1 package is upgraded 1.1.1g->1.1.1h.
8. OpenSSL v. 1.0.2 package: change default config directory.
9. Fix Smart Lock icon issue (WebGUI).
10. jansson package is upgraded 2.12->2.13.1.
11. libjson-c package is upgraded 0.14->0.15.
12. expat package is upgraded 2.2.9->2.2.10.
13. nano package is upgraded 5.2->5.3.
14. Change SAMBA config generation (for Android/iOS gadgets, issue reported by Rustypouch).
15. Make an order in samba36 Makefile.
16. logrotate package is upgrader 3.15.0->3.16.0.
17. cifs-utils package is upgraded 6.10->6.11.
18. iperf3 package is upgraded 3.8.1->3.9.
19. Fix proftpd issue: display size of large file (thanks to R. Gerrits).

P.S. My README.1st and QuickStart.txt:
(!) IMPORTANT NOTE: it is strongly advised to update to the stock firmware 2.5.2.4 before flashing this version. If your on a older stock version than v2.5.2.4, then you'll need to update to stock v2.5.2.4 first before you apply v9.2.5.2.6SF-HW.

If you are already using Voxel FW and up to date, then this "update to the stock firmware 2.5.2.4" is not needed of course.

The link is:
https://www.voxel-firmware.com

standarduser73 · ‎2020-10-28

Does moving to Voxel's firmware give any more info for bandwidth utilization? The stock Orbi stuff tells me the aggregate of usage, but not per device.

I am interested in per device usage, so I wonder if Voxel provides that.

FURRYe38 · ‎2020-10-28

Something to ask Voxel about over in the SNB forums.

I don't believe his FW does though...

@standarduser73 wrote:
Does moving to Voxel's firmware give any more info for bandwidth utilization? The stock Orbi stuff tells me the aggregate of usage, but not per device.

I am interested in per device usage, so I wonder if Voxel provides that.

kaizenn · ‎2021-03-11

Does anybody know if switching off the 2.4Ghz band for a single satellite is supported with this firmware?

The following Telnet commands work fine on the stock firmware, but reset to default (on) after reboot.

config set endis_wl_radio=0
ifconfig ath0 down

My original post:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Netgear-Orbi-RBR50-Router-Satellite-Need-To-Disable-Satellite/...

FURRYe38 · ‎2021-03-11

You might want to hit up the SNB forum where Voxel and others reside to ask about that. There more active there.

https://www.snbforums.com/forums/netgear-ac-wireless.53/

TempleFugate · ‎2021-05-19

I wasn't aware the Orbi satelites could be extended via ethernet. I may take this into consideration on rewiring my home. Is this common with most "mesh" systems?

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My Setup; Cable (175mbps/10mbps) LINKSYS:CM3024 24X8 Modem> RBR40 Router with 2 RBS40 Satelites>

FURRYe38 · ‎2021-05-21

Yes, how mine are connected:

https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-Sy...

@TempleFugate wrote:
I wasn't aware the Orbi satelites could be extended via ethernet. I may take this into consideration on rewiring my home. Is this common with most "mesh" systems?
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My Setup; Cable (175mbps/10mbps) LINKSYS:CM3024 24X8 Modem> RBR40 Router with 2 RBS40 Satelites>

FURRYe38 · ‎2021-08-03

New version of my custom firmware build: 9.2.5.2.14SF-HW.

Changes:

1. Toolchain: binutils version is upgraded 2.36.1->2.37.
2. Toolchain: Go is upgraded 1.16.5->1.16.6.
3. QCA drivers/firmware are upgraded (integration from V2.7.3.22 stock).
4. wireguard-tools: add PresharedKey support to WireGuard client.
5. OpenVPN is upgraded 2.5.2->2.5.3.
6. curl package is upgraded 7.77.0->7.78.0.
7. proftpd package is upgraded 1.3.7a->1.3.7b.
8. gettext-full package is upgraded 0.19.8.1->0.21.
9. ethtool package is upgraded 5.12->5.13.
10. ipset package is upgraded 7.11->7.14.
11. e2fsprogs package is upgraded 1.46.2->1.46.3.
12. util-linux package is upgraded 2.37->2.37.1.
13. Change WebGUI logo.
14 Kernel: Use FSCACHE as a kernel module.
15. Host tools (e2fsprogs): is upgraded to 1.46.3.

P.S. My README.1st and QuickStart.txt:
(!) IMPORTANT NOTE: it is strongly advised to update to the stock firmware 2.5.2.4 before flashing this version. If your on a older stock version than v2.5.2.4, then you'll need to update to stock v2.5.2.4 first before you apply v9.2.5.2.6SF-HW.
If you are already using Voxel FW and up to date, then this "update to the stock firmware 2.5.2.4" is not needed of course.

The link is:
https://www.voxel-firmware.com