Auto or manual update of my Orbi RBR/RBS50 firmware

Question

There's a firmware update available for my Orbi system. It's available for download but not for auto update. I would like to install it but have never done a manual update of this system so I'm a bit wary of doing it.

Is a manual update of this Orbi system as reliable and problem free as auto update has been, or should I wait for it to come through for auto update and how long may that take?

plemans · Answer

I much prefer the manual update versus the auto-update.

I've seen more issues with corrupt firmware updates on here because of auto-update, updating over wifi, or updating via the app.

So I usually recommend people use the manual update option and be hardwired into their devices.

Tends to be the safest way possible

cdysthe · Answer

I used to do manual updates on my Nighthawk routers but never on the Orbi and it has worked perfectly well. I am a bit scared of the router and satellites setup and how manual update will affect that. I will have a go at it though. I've seen that I should do the satellites first and then the router.

plemans · Answer

I've done manual on my Orbi's for quite a while. I've never had issues with manual updates and it tends to go pretty smoothly.&nbsp;

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Auto or manual update of my Orbi RBR/RBS50 firmware

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