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Re: 2.0.1.4 firmware

jmschnur923
Luminary

2.0.1.4 firmware

I have the previous version. Should I change to this one? What features are gained or lost?

Model: RBK53| Orbi Router + 2 Satellites Orbi WiFi System
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webminster
Luminary

Re: 2.0.1.4 firmware

Going to 2.0.14 from the 2.1.2.18 release, you would lose wired Ethernet backhaul, and support for the Orbi outdoor satellite.  If you need neither, you could downgrade,

 

Whether you should depends on your circumstance.  If you're having issues, you might want to try.  If not, I would not bother.   2.0.1.4 in my environment is not without problems, but appears to be the best version I've tried (and I've tried many versions so far).

 

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rhester72
Virtuoso

Re: 2.0.1.4 firmware

What changed between 2.0.0.74/76 and 2.0.1.4?

 

EDIT: Looks like it added KRACK protection over 2.0.0.74 and addressed a satellite memory leak.

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Landerx
Apprentice

Re: 2.0.1.4 firmware

What is newer - 2.0.1.4 or 2.1.2.18?

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rhester72
Virtuoso

Re: 2.0.1.4 firmware

2.1.2.18.

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webminster
Luminary

Re: 2.0.1.4 firmware

No.   2.1.2.18 was released before 2.0.1.4.   2.1.2.18 was pulled and 2.0.1.4 takes its place.  2.1.2.18 is only newer from the context it includes "newer features."

 

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Landerx
Apprentice

Re: 2.0.1.4 firmware

Well if I am running 2.1.2.18  should I switch?

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DarrenM
Sr. NETGEAR Moderator

Re: 2.0.1.4 firmware

Hello Landerx

 

If you are not having issues with the 2.1.2.18 firmware then no reason to switch. 2.1.2.18 Does have Disney circle and Ethernet back haul and the 2.0.1.4 does not.

 

DarrenM

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rhester72
Virtuoso

Re: 2.0.1.4 firmware


@webminsterwrote:

No.   2.1.2.18 was released before 2.0.1.4.   2.1.2.18 was pulled and 2.0.1.4 takes its place.  2.1.2.18 is only newer from the context it includes "newer features."

 


My fault, you are absolutely right - I somehow missed that 2.0.1.4 was released on the 14th.

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