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New RBR850 / RBS850 Firmware Version 4.6.3.16 Released
Security Fixes:
Fixes security vulnerabilities.
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Bug Fixes:
Fixes the issue where the s...
Maybe I’m just lucky but my RBK852 has not hiccuped once since this fw update. I did factory reset after the latest update and set up it again from scratch (didn’t use a backup settings file) so I’m not sure if that’s a reason why but I haven’t had any slowdown/disconnects/drop-offs or any other issues with this update that many others are experiencing.
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Glad it's working for you as well.
How was yours updated? Auto Update, thru the RBRs web page or manually install FW files using a PC and web browser?
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.
p0se1d0nX wrote:
Maybe I’m just lucky but my RBK852 has not hiccuped once since this fw update. I did factory reset after the latest update and set up it again from scratch (didn’t use a backup settings file) so I’m not sure if that’s a reason why but I haven’t had any slowdown/disconnects/drop-offs or any other issues with this update that many others are experiencing.
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- I updated via the Orbi app then I performed a factory reset via the web login gui followed by a hard reboot of my Orbi router and satellite.
I proceeded to set up everything from scratch (I took pictures of my previous settings for quick reference and used the same SSID and PW so all my devices connected again).
Upon fw update completion I hard booted the router and satellite once again (in that order - making sure the router powers up first followed by powering up any satellites).
I’ve done this since the first day the new firmware update was available and I haven’t had any of these issues that many others have reported (knock on wood). Literally not even one!This "hard boot" is this a power OFF of the RBR and RBS? Is, for how long?
p0se1d0nX wrote:
I updated via the Orbi app then I performed a factory reset via the web login gui followed by a hard reboot of my Orbi router and satellite.
I proceeded to set up everything from scratch (I took pictures of my previous settings for quick reference and used the same SSID and PW so all my devices connected again).
Upon fw update completion I hard booted the router and satellite once again (in that order - making sure the router powers up first followed by powering up any satellites).
I’ve done this since the first day the new firmware update was available and I haven’t had any of these issues that many others have reported (knock on wood). Literally not even one!Yes - about 1 minute. I pull the power plug from BOTH the router and satellite(s). Wait a minute or so then I plug in the Orbi router first (wait until it completely powers up with no illuminating light) then I power up any satellites and wait for any lights to disappear before testing the connection.
Again the key IMO is factory resetting setting up the router from scratch. I know it's a PITA but I've done this twice thus far for each fw update I've received since I picked up the Orbi RBK852 and it just works. Your mileage will vary if course. Just an FYI.