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New RBR750 / RBS750 Firmware Version 4.6.3.16 Released
Security Fixes:
Fixes security vulnerabilities.
For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security.
Bug Fixes:
Fixes the issue where the s...
It is very technical and complicated to revert back to V3 and to make sure that automatic updating is prevented. I think for many users this is a bridge too far.
We know, however for some, could be tired.
I was told by the user who came up with the posts regarding downgrading and preventing auto updates his system IS working well after downgrading. This is a method to try while we all wait on NG to fix the v4 mess accross both models is all. Other then that, users will need to make contact with NG support and let them know whats going on as this mess is beyond forum fix and resolution.
I just ordered a non-netgear replacement system and plan to rip it out as soon as it arrives. There's two others at work who are waiting to see how the new stuff works and then plan to dump orbi too.
And no, it's not other netgear stuff - they've lost me, and everyone I know or influence, as a customer. Forever. Bad firmware is bad. Bad firmware with no way to block updates? Unacceptable. Silence on the issue? Lost customer.
I'm certainly tempted to do the same (rip out and use another) - what stops me is that if you read deep into reviews and support forums, every brand (that I've seen) suffers from bad support and often glitchy firmware, if not also from inferior speed. I wish you luck and if it works tell us what you use! But I worry that the tradeoffs may be a bit of an illusion. I share your frustration and anger - but I'm at a bit of a loss about what to do. Other than to move from "consumer" to have someone install business grade, which seems overkill.
Well, I pulled cat 6e backhaul, so I'm moving away from tri-band mesh to dual-band AIMesh. It should actually improve wifi performance, and ends up being cheaper.
I looked at ubiquiti, but not interested in cloud-only management (particularly after their issues). And, well, if I'm hit by a truck, I want something that someone in the family has a chance of maintaining :-)
Unfortunately my system which is AP mode downstream from RBR50 due to parental control availability when I first bought it. It just auto updated last night and speed is way down. I tried getting rid of the AX mode on 2.4 as I have seen here but speed still 1/2 of what it used to be. I am going to try to do the downgrade to the V3 although still a little unclear how to do that after reading these posts. The bigger issue is I don't know how to stop the auto-updates. Is there an easy way to do that for people like me who are self taught from these forums and otherwise really know nothing? Thank you in advance
So you have two Orbi systems running?
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
You may need to factory reset the system and power the system OFF as well.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WiFi-6-AX-and-WiFi-6E-AXE/New-RBR850-RBS850-Firmware-Version-4-6-3-16-Released/m-p/2150287/highlight/true#M21560
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WiFi-6-AX-and-WiFi-6E-AXE/New-RBR850-RBS850-Firmware-Version-4-6-3-16-Released/m-p/2150391/highlight/true#M21575
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WiFi-6-AX-and-WiFi-6E-AXE/New-RBR850-RBS850-Firmware-Version-4-6-3-16-Released/m-p/2150417/highlight/true#M21579
ellen2298 wrote:
Unfortunately my system which is AP mode downstream from RBR50 due to parental control availability when I first bought it. It just auto updated last night and speed is way down. I tried getting rid of the AX mode on 2.4 as I have seen here but speed still 1/2 of what it used to be. I am going to try to do the downgrade to the V3 although still a little unclear how to do that after reading these posts. The bigger issue is I don't know how to stop the auto-updates. Is there an easy way to do that for people like me who are self taught from these forums and otherwise really know nothing? Thank you in advance
I do have 2 systems. Actually you helped me in the past with my specific settings. Long story but it was related to Netgear's previous update bricking my RBR50. Then I bought the 752 only to learn that there were no parental controls so I have used it in AP mode. I will do the factory reset and manually put in my previous config settings. We will see. Thanks