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Re: Orbi - Option to Automatically Update Firmware?
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Orbi - Option to Automatically Update Firmware?
I'm trying to find out if Orbi has an option to automatically download and install firmware updates. I'm really trying to get to a "setup and forget" situation with the Orbi; So far I think performance has been stellar, but we're only now getting the tools to keep administration to a minimum.
Another option would be notifications from the app letting me know an update is available; Right now when you connect to your network at home, the app tells you if there is an update, but its a "pull" notification rather than a "push".
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Re: Orbi - Option to Automatically Update Firmware?
Hello NortheastGuy
This is a great suggestion but right now you still have to login to the router to update it.
DarrenM
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Re: Orbi - Option to Automatically Update Firmware?
Just bought my 3 pack from Costco for $499 today and set it up. It's showing firmware is v1.2.0.6. will I have to manually update the router and both satellites? I'm a little leary to do it given the pain it was to get it connected to begin with.
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Re: Orbi - Option to Automatically Update Firmware?
You NEED to update to the latest firmware to access the new features (Guest Account capability for example) and for effective use of the two satellites. Manual updating works well. I have the same setup and all is working properly.
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Re: Orbi - Option to Automatically Update Firmware?
Thanks. When I log in to the system, I see the update for the router. But for the two satellites, it stays stuck at "Please wait a moment". So the option to update all is never a clickable option. Any thoughts?
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Re: Orbi - Option to Automatically Update Firmware?
Regarding the Costco system, I had that and just waited, and waited and eventually it happened. In my case there were two different versions of firmware I had to download & install.
The Base station installed first - frankly I thought is was stuck and moved on. When I returned I found the two satellites had installed. The second firmware update happened rather quickly.
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Re: Orbi - Option to Automatically Update Firmware?
Good to know. Thank you!
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Re: Orbi - Option to Automatically Update Firmware?
Ok, the router updated yesterday, but the satellites still show the older version and never finish their status - it continues to show "Please wait a moment" and never changes for both. See attached image
Does this ever fix itself, or do I need to manually do something else?
Thanks!
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Re: Orbi - Option to Automatically Update Firmware?
You're better off just completing the upgrade manually - especially if you were on an older version that had problems doing the update itself.
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Re: Orbi - Option to Automatically Update Firmware?
Thanks. But the "update all" button is never avaliable because the status never changes. Is there another method?
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Re: Orbi - Option to Automatically Update Firmware?
There is a tab for manual. Just download the version you want first.
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Re: Orbi - Option to Automatically Update Firmware?
I should have seen that but missed it. Thanks again. For anyone else running across this thread, there's a guide here: http://kb.netgear.com/000036450/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-1-4-0-18?cid=wmt_netgear_organic
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Re: Orbi - Option to Automatically Update Firmware?
I should have seen that but missed it. Thanks again. For anyone else running across this thread, there's a guide here: http://kb.netgear.com/000036450/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-1-4-0-18?cid=wmt_netgear_organic
And the Netgear download center is here: http://downloadcenter.netgear.com
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Re: Orbi - Option to Automatically Update Firmware?
Done! Happy to have everything updated. Thanks again.
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