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Firmware V1.12.0.18 Discussion
This does indeed appear to be based on (identical to?) the last private beta V1.12.0.16 and has been released to the public. Hope it helps!
Guest mode AP isolation finally works 100% over IPv4...
New Features and Enhancements:
- Supports ReadySHARE Printer for Orbi devices that are equipped with a USB port
- Updated the OrbiOS API to v3.14
Bug Fixes:
- Fixes the iOS disconnection issue.
- Fixes the Dropcam disconnection issue.
- Fixes the convergence issue when an Ethernet connected device moves from one Orbi to another.
- Fixes the issue where the Orbi app can’t find the Orbi router if the router is using IPv6 and is in AP mode.
- Fixes the issue where the Orbi app can’t display more than 20 connected devices.
- Fixes the issue where the installation assistant might not display if the device is connected to the Orbi network wirelessly.
- Fixes the issue where the 2.4 GHz backhaul setting is disabled if the fronthaul MU-MIMO and TxBF is disabled.
- Fixes the issue where IPv6 devices on the guest network can access the Orbi router’s web GUI.
- Includes security fixes for the following security vulnerabilities:
PSV-2016-0133, PSV-2017-0607, PSV-2017-0615, PSV-2017-0736, PSV-2017-2190
Download Link:
RBR50 - http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK50/RBR50-V1.12.0.18.zip
RBS50 - http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK50/RBS50-V1.12.0.18.zip
WARNING TO SONOS USERS : V1.12.0.18 update resulted in Sonos not being able to connect to Boost that is connected to Orbi router by ethernet. Has anyone else experienced this problem and found a cure? In the meantime, I have manually re-installed V1.11.0.20 and Sonos now works again.
Similar to Replevin, I would like to know if there is any way to prevent the router and satellite from auto-updating?
Loxley wrote:WARNING TO SONOS USERS : V1.12.0.18 update resulted in Sonos not being able to connect to Boost that is connected to Orbi router by ethernet. Has anyone else experienced this problem and found a cure? In the meantime, I have manually re-installed V1.11.0.20 and Sonos now works again.
Similar to Replevin, I would like to know if there is any way to prevent the router and satellite from auto-updating?
Out of curiousity... Why Boost? Sonos doesn't really recommend it anymore. Can't you just use Orbi network?
Stkasm wrote:
Out of curiousity... Why Boost? Sonos doesn't really recommend it anymore. Can't you just use Orbi network?
Ok. I'm curious. Where do you see this recommendation from Sonos? I have used Sonos' proprietary mesh network for years, and it works exceedingly well. (A boost is not actually required, as all speakers can function as a mesh node.)
st_shaw wrote:
Stkasm wrote:
Out of curiousity... Why Boost? Sonos doesn't really recommend it anymore. Can't you just use Orbi network?
Ok. I'm curious. Where do you see this recommendation from Sonos? I have used Sonos' proprietary mesh network for years, and it works exceedingly well. (A boost is not actually required, as all speakers can function as a mesh node.)
Current recommendation is to use home wifi if it provides sufficient coverage:
They do advise to use boost / bridge setup if you have wireless problems, however, in a crowded wi-fi environment, adding extra network on 2.4G range may just make it worse due to interference.
Orbi should provide you more than enough coverage on 2.4G to run Sonos.
PS: I've tried both setups and settled on a unified WiFi network model.
Thanks for the various responses re the SONOS issue.
As it happens, despite doing a manual update to go back to V1.11.0.20, the auto update soon clicked in and my Orbi units reverted to V1.12.0.18. I suspect the best way to block updates is to do as esiebert7625 recommended recommended and that is simply to go to the Orbi Advanced menu, Security, Block Sites and add a block for downloads.netgear.com.
Also, by great good luck, V1.12.0.18 now works with the SONOS Boost - no idea why, it didn't worj first time round but, thankfully, no longer a problem.
On the question about why I use a Boost - if I just use the Orbi network I get drop-outs in parts of the house and problems with lossless music files, wherreas with the Boost the SONOS system is flawless.