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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
With this many people still having issues with the Orbi products, I find it odd that we don't seem to be getting much communication from Netgear. The Orbi costs $350-$500+ for the 2 or 3 pack. It's not a sub $100 entry level router. While there are some users on here who are downright angry, I think the fact is that most of us just want the Orbi to work. It is a powerful product with great potential.
In addition, it's odd that such a high priced product is limited to 90 days of "complimentary" tech support. I've only had my kit for less than 2 weeks but I'm not sure I'd like to keep it with only a 1 year warranty and only 70ish days of support left. Luckily I have a 90 day return period for any reason, but I'm still hoping for the Orbi to get better.
It'd be great if the following could be directly addressed:
- Removal of option to disable/enable 2.4Ghz/5Ghz bands
- Removal of turning off either band via schedule
- Removal of adjusting power output of both bands
- Removal of debug feature allowing users to see which specific band a device is connected to
The Orbi could also use the following improvements other than the obvious stability issues:
- An actual option to disable automatic updates
- Attached Devices shows that devices are attached via wired/2.4G/5G connection and either router, sat1, sat2...etc
- Ability to create separate SSIDs
- Ethernet Backhaul (Seems to be coming August/Sept) according to rumors
- USB shared storage
- By device QoS
- Other "advanced" features
The Orbi was released late August 2016 and the main key features I've seen added are a guest network and shared USB printer. In exchange, we've lost functionality. If I were a prospective buyer viewing these forums right now I'd be wary of making a purchase.
Also, if the firmware team is truly still tied up with stability updates, perhaps expanding the team is needed. The Orbi is now almost 1 year old and is yet to be a stable device for many.
I've seen some argue that these "advanced" features aren't part of the Orbi's target market, but there are quite a few users on the forums calling for these configuration options. Adding these features would increase the Orbi's marketability as it would be more of "an Orbi for all." This way those that prefer minimal user interaction and those that prefer fine tuning their system would be satisfied.
DarrenM AmitR Any chance we could get a response? Thank you.
Curious what debug feature lets you see the band clients connect to in prior firmware version?
esiebert7625 wrote:Curious what debug feature lets you see the band clients connect to in prior firmware version?
esiebert7625 From this thread it looks this was a feature available prior to firmware 1.3.0.12 back in October 2016! You could see what band and unit (router/satellite) devices were connected to in the main router config page. There is a telnet bypass, but it only restores the specific band, not which unit a device is connected to.
