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New Online Update 4.6.3.16 (RBR850/RBS850)
Just did a downgrade from 4.6.3.9 to 3.2.18.1, factory resetted and I see Netgear are pushing an update automatically to 4.6.3.16. (see attached screenshot) This firmware is not available as an o...
FURRYe38 wrote:v3.2.11.2 was last version with telnet in the debug.htm UI.
jayeshm wrote:Thanks.
I will throw it up in my guest room and see how it holds up for a few days.
Just for checking, if one has to stick with a 3.xx firmware which one do you personally recommend?
Firstly thanks for all the help furry. You have been patiently helping everyone here, and while i was being sarcastic earlier, your help is much appreciated.
Using PFsense i threw up on an old nuc, i was able to block all updates and manually shift to 3.2.18xx which is the last v3 update. So far it seems to work. Taking your advice i reset them entirely, kept them off for half a day, and then plugged them back in and added them back. I think one of my satellites is a bit wonky, since it oddly loses connection once in a while, but the rest of them seem to be holding up fine.
I have been able to successfully block updates via pfsense, since whenever i check via firmware updates manually, it gives a connection error. I looked up all the names suggested here in the various threads and added all of them to a small blocklist.
Any word on the 4.6.5.x "upgrade" for the 8 series? All my devices appear to functioning properly, however the UI is still a complete mess (inconsistent between web/app, missing satellite, devices showing as wired when they are wireless, speed test inop) This firmware fiasco really inspires me to upgrade to the new 6E version of the Orbi for $1500....NOT.
tjtrimble wrote:This firmware fiasco really inspires me to upgrade to the new 6E version of the Orbi for $1500....NOT.
OMG - I thought you were insane until I saw the NOT. ASUS - I'm considering going with their AI-Mesh stuff.
N3tworkDud3 wrote:OMG - I thought you were insane until I saw the NOT. ASUS - I'm considering going with their AI-Mesh stuff.
My previous AI-Mesh configuration was much more reliable. I've had to take my service provider's modem out of gateway mode, so I could use it in front of the Orbi to block the update servers. That's letting me stay on the V3 firmware until they fix things.
I'm considering either going back to an Asus config or move to Ubiquiti.
I'm also done with this netgear junk. Thankfuly I can still return mine to Costco. Trying to find a good alternative also. Need something that is wireless mesh. Also considering ubiquity (alien?) but open to other suggestions.
Finally did the factory reset. (First time ever I needed to do this for a firmware upgrade for any electronic). It fixed the SpeedTest, but the interfaces between the web app and mobile app still do not tie out. I still have one satellite that is acting buggy when wired directly to the router, but seem so be fine when on a wireless backhaul. I'm hoping the delay in 4.6.5.X means Netgear is actually testing the firmware before they release it! I"ll let it go for a few more days before I learn about Edge Developer mode and how to block the firmware upgrade website to get my Orbi back to a stable state.
Did you reset the RBS as well?
Are the RBS on same version of FW as the RBR?
"I still have one satellite that is acting buggy when wired directly to the router" What does this mean?
tjtrimble wrote:
Finally did the factory reset. (First time ever I needed to do this for a firmware upgrade for any electronic). It fixed the SpeedTest, but the interfaces between the web app and mobile app still do not tie out. I still have one satellite that is acting buggy when wired directly to the router, but seem so be fine when on a wireless backhaul. I'm hoping the delay in 4.6.5.X means Netgear is actually testing the firmware before they release it! I"ll let it go for a few more days before I learn about Edge Developer mode and how to block the firmware upgrade website to get my Orbi back to a stable state.
