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FURRYe38's avatar
FURRYe38
Guru
Nov 01, 2022

New - RBR750 / RBS750 Firmware Version 4.6.11.1 Released

Enhancements: 10/06/2022 Add Canada region support for RBK65x series Orbi systems. (RBR750 with RBS350) Security Fixes: Fixes security vulnerabilities. For more information about secu...
FURRYe38's avatar
FURRYe38
Guru
Nov 17, 2022
bensanford wrote:

From above you wrote:

Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.

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I have a couple of questions to clarify the above recommendation

When turning on router - should router be turned on before the satellites, or does it matter? <Yes, the RBR should be turned ON before the RBS. Once the RBR is ready, then go for turning on the RBS. I prefer one at a time to ensure they get connected to the RBR fully before turning on the next one.  

I have a couple of wired bridges connected to the main router, since I am trying to be hard-wired as much as possible.  Should those be turned on after the router, but before turning on the devices connected to the bridges? <You can turn ON the bridges afterwards or just leave them on. They should auto connect one the RBR or RBS are back online. 

 

SeaRefractor's avatar
SeaRefractor
Apprentice
Nov 18, 2022

V4.6.11.1_2.3.6 has been absolutely solid for me for several weeks now.    Thanks Netgear!

  • pumpichank's avatar
    pumpichank
    Luminary
    Nov 19, 2022

    Once again, a new firmware was released and my Orbi's haven't yet auto-updated.  They also show a status of "No New Firmware Available" in both the web interface and iOS app.  Does Netgear just do rolling updates so I should be patient or is there something wrong with my Orbis that prevent them from auto-updating?

    I've confirmed and I definitely have auto firmware updates enabled.

    I'm currently running V4.6.9.11_2.3.5

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru
    Nov 19, 2022

    In my experience, there has always been a time lag between new firmware appearing on the support web site and the Orbi update mechanism offering to install it.  During this period, Early Adopters (read: "fools rush in where...") install the new firmware and often report whether it fixed existing problems or caused new ones.  At some point, the update mechanism will detect and install the new firmware.

     

    Up to you.  Wait. Or, download the firmware and install it manually.

  • pumpichank's avatar
    pumpichank
    Luminary
    Nov 19, 2022

    Got it, thanks!

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    Nov 20, 2022

    You can disable FW updates now.

  • Retired_Member's avatar
    Retired_Member
    Nov 21, 2022

    Im still on V4.6.7.13_2.1.9, which is stable for me. No Satellites are disconnecting, wifi is stable. Only browsing via IOS is slow af, support says it's iOSs fault, because it checks the security of wifi-passwords (wtf, never heard of it).

     

    Is this firmware now worth an upgrade? Is it stable?

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    Nov 21, 2022

    Has been much discussion about experiences with this version. Other than the installation of it. It may or may not be seen to users on there systems. And again, NG has made FW auto update controls available to users now.

    Hopefully it's been good for users.

     

    If your system is running well, you don't have to update. 

    Retired_Member wrote:

    Im still on V4.6.7.13_2.1.9, which is stable for me. No Satellites are disconnecting, wifi is stable. Only browsing via IOS is slow af, support says it's iOSs fault, because it checks the security of wifi-passwords (wtf, never heard of it).

     

    Is this firmware now worth an upgrade? Is it stable?

     

  • elementze's avatar
    elementze
    Tutor
    Nov 21, 2022

    I've been running stable with this latest release for just over 1 week now.  No issues.  Upgrade was smooth, following standard upgrade process described in the first post in this thread.  I did not need to perform a factory reset, after upgrade everything came up running smooth.  The main differences I notice are:

    1. smoother / more reliable wifi handoffs between orbi base stations.  

    2. more consistent wifi speeds 

     

    But this is just based on 1 week of observations.  It easily could be my neighbors made a wifi change, and I'm getting a benefit from reduced interference (or something else like that, out of my control).  So far so good.  I would recomend trying it out if you are on the fence.  It has been positive for me.