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Which firmware update? (AC3000)
Thanks to st_shaw and FURRYe38 for taking the time to respond to my earlier question:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/YEA-or-NAY-Orbi-AC300-RBR50-amp-RBS50/m-p/1654520#M43945
I went for it and just got home from Bestbuy with an Orbi AC3000 (RBR50 &RBS50). I will tackle installation tomorrow.
I'm not sure what firmware is pre-installed. And, it seems that I may not really have the option, but if I do...
1. Which firmware version should I update to?
2. Can I / should I NOT install the latest firmware version 2.2.1.210?
3. Can I turn off firmware auto-updates?
4. Any other words of wisdom?
I'm connecting the Orbi RBR50 router unit directly to an Optimum Cable supplied modem (Arris TM 1602A). (This is only a modem; it is not Optimum's new Altice One combination modem/router/dvr.) The Orbi is replacing the Optimum supplied router (Sagemcom F@st 5260CV). I use a TiVo as the cablebox/dvr.)
Thanks again for any help,
Ken
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IF the system doesn't update on it's own after installation, use what I did to set up my friends Orbi to get it to update to the middle intermediate version, then the most current will install:
Be Sure to upate the satellite(s) first before the router
1. Which firmware version should I update to?- Don't worry about it. Once the Orbi router and Sats are setup, they SHOULD update themselves. If NOT, then leave them alone if your systems appears to be working.
2. Can I / should I NOT install the latest firmware version 2.2.1.210? - See above
3. Can I turn off firmware auto-updates? - Not sure. Many folks here complained and for awhile NG did seem to cut back on the auto updates. I believe they are back on. There is no perfect answer. If they/you turn off the auto updates, then what? You sit there and go by what others are saying..?? Maybe their network is a bit different than yours.
4. Any other words of wisdom?
