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4 TopicsNew - RBE770 / RBE771 Firmware Version 10.5.20.10 Released
Release Date: January 28, 2026 Bug Fixes: Resolved security vulnerabilities Resolved P2 security vulnerabilities in accordance with Security Team requirements Implemented IPv6 automatic detection and configuration Download Link: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe772/#download RELEASE NOTES links are not working on the download site. Made NG support aware of this. Hopefully fixed soon. Release not information is with in the .zip files for this version of FW. 1/30/2026: Links have been fixed. Firmware Update Instructions: To update your router’s firmware, follow the instructions in your router’s user manual. To view your router’s user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBE771.aspx#docs IF MANUALLY UPDATING THE SYSTEM: Be sure to update the RBS FIRST, then the RBR lastly. Please navigate to the link below for step-by-step instructions on how to update your RBR871/RBS870: Proceedure to Manually Firmware Update Orbi and Nighthawk Mesh systems I HIGHLY recommend after the FW is loaded on the system and it's back to ready, power OFF all Orbi units and the ISP modem/ONT for 1 minute. Then back ON with the ISP modem/ONT first, then RBR then RBS. NOTE: Orbi app or the routers web page may not report seeing new FW updates. NG may not push this to there auto update services immediately and may activate the newer FW update being seen on there auto update services at a later time. User will have the choice to manually update if you want too. FW UPDATE ALL Feature: If there is a FW updated seen on the RBRs web page and all RBS are online and connected with GOOD STATUS, you can select the UPDATE ALL button option to have the RBR update the RBS and RBR. Update All button is seen on the RBRs Firmware Update WEB page on the Check for Updates FW section of the page. Once FW has been checked for an update and all devices show the FW update is available, select the UPDATE ALL button. Give 5 minutes for the process to take place. Recommend powering OFF the Orbi system for 1 minute then back ON with the RBR first then RBS after Update All completes. Give 5-10 minutes for system to fully come to ready. NOTE: If continued problems are seen after a FW update, it's recommended to try a factory reset and setup from scratch with out loading any saved configurations from backup files. Use the ERASE button on the routers web page to factory reset the router: This sends a Factory Reset command to any and all connected RBS as well: Procedure for Factory Reset of RBE770 series systems use ERASE Button This article applies to: WiFi 7 (4) RBE770 RBE771 RBE772 RBE773 Let us know how it works for you...Please make a new post regarding any problems your seeing in the Orbi BE support forums. Orbi WiFi 7 (BE) Mesh Systems | NETGEAR Communities391Views0likes0CommentsNew - RBE770 / RBE771 Firmware Version 10.5.20.7 Released
Release Date: October 31, 2025 Bug Fixes: Fixed authentication bypass vulnerability that allowed unauthorized password modification and admin access. Download Link: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe772/#download Firmware Update Instructions: To update your router’s firmware, follow the instructions in your router’s user manual. To view your router’s user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBE771.aspx#docs IF MANUALLY UPDATING THE SYSTEM: Be sure to update the RBS FIRST, then the RBR lastly. Please navigate to the link below for step-by-step instructions on how to update your RBR871/RBS870: Proceedure to Manually Firmware Update Orbi and Nighthawk Mesh systems I HIGHLY recommend after the FW is loaded on the system and it's back to ready, power OFF all Orbi units and the ISP modem/ONT for 1 minute. Then back ON with the ISP modem/ONT first, then RBR then RBS. NOTE: Orbi app or the routers web page may not report seeing new FW updates. NG may not push this to there auto update services immediately and may activate the newer FW update being seen on there auto update services at a later time. User will have the choice to manually update if you want too. FW UPDATE ALL Feature: If there is a FW updated seen on the RBRs web page and all RBS are online and connected with GOOD STATUS, you can select the UPDATE ALL button option to have the RBR update the RBS and RBR. Update All button is seen on the RBRs Firmware Update WEB page on the Check for Updates FW section of the page. Once FW has been checked for an update and all devices show the FW update is available, select the UPDATE ALL button. Give 5 minutes for the process to take place. Recommend powering OFF the Orbi system for 1 minute then back ON with the RBR first then RBS after Update All completes. Give 5-10 minutes for system to fully come to ready. NOTE: If continued problems are seen after a FW update, it's recommended to try a factory reset and setup from scratch with out loading any saved configurations from backup files. Use the ERASE button on the routers web page to factory reset the router: This sends a Factory Reset command to any and all connected RBS as well: Procedure for Factory Reset of RBE770 series systems use ERASE Button This article applies to: WiFi 7 (4) RBE770 RBE771 RBE772 RBE773 Let us know how it works for you...Please make a new post regarding any problems your seeing in the Orbi BE support forums. Orbi WiFi 7 (BE) Mesh Systems | NETGEAR Communities492Views0likes0CommentsNew - RBE770 / RBE771 Firmware Version 10.5.20.3 Released
Bug Fixes: 9/18/2025 Optimized the Clear Channel Assessment (CCA) threshold for the 2.4GHz band to improve wireless stability and reduce interference in congested environments. Improved the auto channel selection mechanism for the 5GHz band on NA SKU devices. The system now intelligently evaluates channel conditions and dynamically selects the best available channel, ensuring optimal wireless performance and enhanced network stability. Addressed multiple security vulnerabilities and applied critical patches to enhance system protection and ensure improved device security. Download Link: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe772/#download Firmware Update Instructions: To update your router’s firmware, follow the instructions in your router’s user manual. To view your router’s user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBE771.aspx#docs IF MANUALLY UPDATING THE SYSTEM: Be sure to update the RBS FIRST, then the RBR lastly. Please navigate to the link below for step-by-step instructions on how to update your RBR871/RBS870: Proceedure to Manually Firmware Update Orbi and Nighthawk Mesh systems I HIGHLY recommend after the FW is loaded on the system and it's back to ready, power OFF all Orbi units and the ISP modem/ONT for 1 minute. Then back ON with the ISP modem/ONT first, then RBR then RBS. NOTE: Orbi app or the routers web page may not report seeing new FW updates. NG may not push this to there auto update services immediately and may activate the newer FW update being seen on there auto update services at a later time. User will have the choice to manually update if you want too. FW UPDATE ALL Feature: If there is a FW updated seen on the RBRs web page and all RBS are online and connected with GOOD STATUS, you can select the UPDATE ALL button option to have the RBR update the RBS and RBR. Update All button is seen on the RBRs Firmware Update WEB page on the Check for Updates FW section of the page. Once FW has been checked for an update and all devices show the FW update is available, select the UPDATE ALL button. Give 5 minutes for the process to take place. Recommend powering OFF the Orbi system for 1 minute then back ON with the RBR first then RBS after Update All completes. Give 5-10 minutes for system to fully come to ready. NOTE: If continued problems are seen after a FW update, it's recommended to try a factory reset and setup from scratch with out loading any saved configurations from backup files. Use the ERASE button on the routers web page to factory reset the router: This sends a Factory Reset command to any and all connected RBS as well: Procedure for Factory Reset of RBE770 series systems use ERASE Button This article applies to: WiFi 7 (4) RBE770 RBE771 RBE772 RBE773 Let us know how it works for you...Please make a new post regarding any problems your seeing in the Orbi BE support forums. Orbi WiFi 7 (BE) Mesh Systems | NETGEAR Communities577Views0likes0CommentsNew - RBE770 / RBE771 Firmware Version 10.5.19.5 Released
Bug Fixes: 7/08/2025 Resolved voice and video drop issues Resolved an issue where one of the satellites failed to connect to the router Fixed a problem during satellite setup in Canada where certain network interfaces were not activating properly. Addressed a display issue where some wireless clients showed "Unknown" as their connection type on the network status page. Corrected an error where the SSID name was displayed incorrectly when using special characters during setup. Download Link: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe772/#download Firmware Update Instructions: To update your router’s firmware, follow the instructions in your router’s user manual. To view your router’s user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBE771.aspx#docs IF MANUALLY UPDATING THE SYSTEM: Be sure to update the RBS FIRST, then the RBR lastly. Please navigate to the link below for step-by-step instructions on how to update your RBR871/RBS870: Proceedure to Manually Firmware Update Orbi and Nighthawk Mesh systems I HIGHLY recommend after the FW is loaded on the system and it's back to ready, power OFF all Orbi units and the ISP modem/ONT for 1 minute. Then back ON with the ISP modem/ONT first, then RBR then RBS. NOTE: Orbi app or the routers web page may not report seeing new FW updates. NG may not push this to there auto update services immediately and may activate the newer FW update being seen on there auto update services at a later time. User will have the choice to manually update if you want too. FW UPDATE ALL Feature: If there is a FW updated seen on the RBRs web page and all RBS are online and connected with GOOD STATUS, you can select the UPDATE ALL button option to have the RBR update the RBS and RBR. Update All button is seen on the RBRs Firmware Update WEB page on the Check for Updates FW section of the page. Once FW has been checked for an update and all devices show the FW update is available, select the UPDATE ALL button. Give 5 minutes for the process to take place. Recommend powering OFF the Orbi system for 1 minute then back ON with the RBR first then RBS after Update All completes. Give 5-10 minutes for system to fully come to ready. NOTE: If continued problems are seen after a FW update, it's recommended to try a factory reset and setup from scratch with out loading any saved configurations from backup files. Use the ERASE button on the routers web page to factory reset the router: This sends a Factory Reset command to any and all connected RBS as well: Procedure for Factory Reset of RBE770 series systems use ERASE Button This article applies to: WiFi 7 (4) RBE770 RBE771 RBE772 RBE773 Let us know how it works for you...Please make a new post regarding any problems your seeing in the Orbi BE support forums. https://community.netgear.com/category/home-orbi/discussions/en-home-orbi-be411Views0likes0Comments
