RBS20 firmware update

[KitchSB]

RBS20 currently running firmware 2.6.1.38;  Netgear shows 2.7.3.22 is available but orbilogin says no new software available.  Why the discrepancy?  Should I manually install new firmware or wait until orbilogin suggests it?

[FURRYe38 · Accepted solution]

CBK is the Kit version which includes the CBR and RBS in the box. K is just Kit. RBK kits include a RBR and RBS in the box. 

If it works, don't fix it. You don't have to update the RBS. 

[FURRYe38]

Whats the RBS connected too? 

You can manually update...

[KitchSB]

Connected to CBR40 with newest firmware 2.5.0.24

[FURRYe38]

Well since the RBS is appart of the CBK box set kit, the RBS may not show as a update on that system since the CBK kit belongs to a different system so the RBS may not see same updates as what is used on the RBK kits.

https://www.netgear.com/support/product/CBK40.aspx#download

v2.7.3.22 is last posted version for the CBK kit. 

Though you can update the RBS manually, there is a known issue with current FW on the CBR and RBS which wired connections to the RBS have super slow speed performances:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-with-Built-in-Cable-Modem/Slow-ethernet-and-wifi-satellite-spe...

[KitchSB]

Hmm.  Don't hava a CBK, but CBR cable modem.  The RBS and CBR were shipped together in same 'kit' so should know about each other. ?

Only wired connection I have from CBR to Apple TV.  RBS is wireles only to its users.

So far they play well together but RBS firmware certainly out of date.

[FURRYe38 · Accepted solution]

CBK is the Kit version which includes the CBR and RBS in the box. K is just Kit. RBK kits include a RBR and RBS in the box. 

If it works, don't fix it. You don't have to update the RBS. 

[FURRYe38]

Yes?