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RBK 8 Series Only - Unofficial v4.6.6.11 Firmware Experiences
So since NG is giving out some unofficial FW to those who have called in to NG support and users have posted links to this version of FW, I figured I'd try it myself.
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FURRYe38 wrote:What was happening and going on when you notice this crash?
What brings you the idea of the system crashing?
Was a power OFF of the RBR and RBS and Modem for 1 minute then back ON performed or was a full on factory reset performed after loading v11?
Is this your current modem? ARRIS - SURFboard S33
Ely wrote:
I'll make sure to do this, However eventually it did crash again today, but at least it's not crashing several times a day. Hopefully it'll get better before general release.
Well, what's weird is that it now usually crashes (Lights on the router and satellite turn pink and there's no internet connection on any device on the network) right after I finish a long session of watching Netflix, Prime video or YouTube. It used to crash while watching 4K videos on any platform. Other times it would just crash randomly for no reason.
Unfortunately it is still happening, but less frecuently. The device was factory reset using the 30/30/30 method and yes it has been power cybled several times since then. I'm honestly feeling like selling this device ASAP, but I'm not sure I can in good concience sell it to another poor soul.
I was thinking is it posible for me to reverse to previous old versions of the firmware? Perhaps I have more luck with older versions. Would I be able to just download older versions from Netgear's site and just upload them to the router? would it accept it and not brick it?
I'm seriously considering putting back my RBK50 which worked perfectly fine for years and served me well.
Oh btw my modem is a Comcast provided Gateway XB7 with model number G4482A.
Ely wrote:
Oh btw my modem is a Comcast provided Gateway XB7 with model number G4482A. What mode is this gateway working in? This already has a built in router and wifi...
I installed this new firmware last week and started getting some freeze-ups which have manifested themselves across all wired and wireless devices... The freeze ups dont last more than 1 min and I have not seen if there is a white reboot light that accompanies them.
Since I did not do a factory reset and power off process when I flashed this firmware, I plan on doing that just to make sure there was no orphaned code that is jinxing me.
I have made a config backup.Before I do this on my three sats and router (in router mode), would you please review the current agreed upon process to completely reset and restore (or is it a good idea to restore from a .cfg on a reflash?) step-by-step to ensure I am not perpetuating errors from previous versions?
Thanks.
I would have first powered OFF the RBS and RBR for 1 minute or more then back ON. This is what I did after installing v11.
Basic Information
Firmware Version: V4.6.6.11_2.1.4T1
dumaos: v3.0.386
seal: v2.1.5.18-0
seal_services: v2.1.5.7-0
armor-bd: v2.2.100.3
spc-circle: v3.25.0.2
CPU Load: 11.97%
Memory Usage(Used/Total): 325 MB/874 MB
System Uptime: 7 days 07:08:15
No issues still for me.
If you do a full on reset, reset the RBS and as they start to Blink WHITE, power them OFF. Then reset the RBR using the ERASE button and setup fhe RBR from scratch. Avoid loading a saved config file here. Just setup from scratch. I would also power OFF the ISP modem or ONT for a minute then back ON as well. I would not enable Armor, SPC. Power on the RBS one at a time and wirelessly sync them fully until the front LED turns OFF. IF your RBS are ethernet, now connect them one at a time via ethernet. Make a new backup config file at this point.
Test this configuration out for a while...
