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FURRYe38
Apr 27, 2022Guru
New - RBR750 / RBS750 Firmware Version 4.6.8.2 Released
New Features: 04/27/2022
Supports Smart Parental Control (SPC)
Removes the remote management feature from the router web interface (if disabled at time of update) to improve router security.
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FURRYe38
May 12, 2022Guru
Have you tried revertting back FW to v4.6.7.13. Do not go farther than this version...
Timothy88 wrote:
I'd be open to suggestions for a replacement. Nothing but troubles with recent firmware updates, was fine the first several months after I installed it.
Timothy88
May 13, 2022Luminary
FURRYe38
Have you tried revertting back FW to v4.6.7.13. Do not go farther than this version...
Why so it can automatically update again?
When is netgear going to compensate us for all the lost time?
Have you tried revertting back FW to v4.6.7.13. Do not go farther than this version...
Why so it can automatically update again?
When is netgear going to compensate us for all the lost time?
- DennisMaxxMay 13, 2022Apprentice
I had many many problems with firmware 4.6.7.13 (Guest Network shows up despite it is turned off. When this happens, all my WiFi Devices drop their WiFi Connection for approx. 30s). I was in contact with support from January until 2 weeks ago. Then, I have installed newest Firmware 4.6.8.2 and my devices are not dropping their connection until now. The GuestNetwork bug is still there...once in a while I can see GN but without dropping connection from my devices. Its not good, but better than it was before.
My Uptime of RBR, RBS1 & RBS2 is now 15 days. I can reach debug websites, so this is no issue for me.
- FURRYe38May 13, 2022Guru
ALL USERS. Looks like NG has pulled this version of FW from there download site.
I recommend that users hold on to what they have currently loaded at this time.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DOWNGRADE your system.
I'll try and find out more information. Please be patient.
Locking this thread for now.
- FURRYe38Jun 21, 2022Guru
Re-opening this thread as the problem was not caused by this version of FW.
- sicpyr0Jun 21, 2022Aspirant
What is this issue caused by then. My devices were auto upgraded, i factory reset to get access back to admin portal, and its still not working properly. I want to downgrade but have been warned not to at all. What is the fix that can be pushed by support? is there a small bump in code rev when this is done? i am currently on 4.6.8.2_2.1.9 will the 2.1.9 change? how can i request the fix? My issue is more around roaming not working properly since the upgrade since i fixed the admin portal with factory reset.
- FURRYe38Jun 21, 2022Guru
The problem was in the Auto Update services.
We presume on next official release that v.2 will no longer be the most current. We don't get information on if or when NG will push new FW.
Yes, it's not recommended to downgrade FW.
Only issue we are tracking now is that users are seeing better results with enabling Email Logging to help stave off mysterious reboots. I as well have seen no reboots since we enabled Email logging. I recommend you try this as well:
We have already let NG know about this and they are aware of this.
Roaming can be many things. It's up to devices to pick and choose where they connect to and roam to and from. Also distances between the RBR and RBS are a factor as well. Channels being used and transmit power can also play a part.Having too much wifi signals as well can be bad:
sicpyr0 wrote:
What is this issue caused by then. My devices were auto upgraded, i factory reset to get access back to admin portal, and its still not working properly. I want to downgrade but have been warned not to at all. What is the fix that can be pushed by support? is there a small bump in code rev when this is done? i am currently on 4.6.8.2_2.1.9 will the 2.1.9 change? how can i request the fix? My issue is more around roaming not working properly since the upgrade since i fixed the admin portal with factory reset.
- skntgearJun 22, 2022Tutor
My problem of not being able to access the interface is now fixed. After over a month of not being able to connect via a browser or the app I can now use both. I assume Netgear pushed a new firmware again, or some other update. I am now on V4.6.8.2_2.1.9.
- FURRYe38Jun 22, 2022Guru
Yes, NG was updating users with no access. Glad it's back.
Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy. 📡
skntgear wrote:
My problem of not being able to access the interface is now fixed. After over a month of not being able to connect via a browser or the app I can now use both. I assume Netgear pushed a new firmware again, or some other update. I am now on V4.6.8.2_2.1.9.
- SeaRefractorJun 23, 2022Apprentice
Noticed there was a new firmware for the 8xx series. Is there expected a similar release for the 7xx series soon?
- FURRYe38Jun 23, 2022Guru
No idea.
- Timothy88Jun 24, 2022Luminary
Yes, .5 is on the download site. The question is does it fix anything and what new undesired features did they introduce?
- FURRYe38Jun 24, 2022Guru
Thought you moved on?
- Timothy88Jun 24, 2022Luminary
Still check the forums to see what's going on.
And I am also still running my old Airport Extreme as my router and the Orbi in AP mode until I lock in on a different long term solution.
- FURRYe38Jun 24, 2022Guru
👍
- Timothy88Jun 24, 2022Luminary
Looking at Merakai Go or Ubiquiti. Merakai would need to update to support > 1Gbps LAN/WAN connection before I would purchase.
- FURRYe38Jun 24, 2022Guru
Might give this v.5 a try. My 8 series saw good uptime though with Email logging enabled.
- SeaRefractorJun 24, 2022Apprentice
Just updated to the .5, following your new threads suggestion. It's working fine so far, now to check over the course of several weeks.
I also implemented the email logging feature you'd suggested as well. I'm thinking that may have more to do with stability than the specific firmware. But new security patches are always good.
- FURRYe38Jun 24, 2022Guru
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