New Orbi RBR50/RBS50 Firmware Version 2.3.1.44

gr8sho
Virtuoso
Mar 22, 2019
So much for having manual control of updates. Anyone know how gain control of updates so they can be performed manually?
- Retired_Member
  Apr 04, 2019
  The effect of the automatic update to 2.3.1.44 was like a factory reset for me. My WiFi SSIDs had been wiped away and my Sonos amp is no longer able to access my WiFi even after I reconfigure Orbi.
  
  I called NG support and was told there is no way to prevent automatic updated once the Router is set-up. The only way the tech knew about the prevent automatic firmware updates is to choose the option during the initial configuration process.
  - CrimpOn
    Guru
    Apr 04, 2019
    Retired_Member wrote:
    
    I called NG support and was told there is no way to prevent automatic updated once the Router is set-up. The only way the tech knew about the prevent automatic firmware updates is to choose the option during the initial configuration process.
    
    There's an option for this during setup? I sure don't remember seeing one. (I am not about to do a Factory Reset just to find out.)
- nailman107
  Aspirant
  Apr 14, 2019
  How to keep control and perform manual firmware updates:
  
  https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Firmware-V1-12-0-18-Discussion/td-p/1320421/page/5
orbiRBK50user
Aspirant
Mar 26, 2019
Do you have the download link to the latest Orbi RBK50 firmware (v2.3.1.44)?

I manually updated to 2.2.1.212 then 2.3.0.32 then performed a complete paperclip reset on everything. Since the x.32 update, the system has automatically updated to v2.3.1.44. However, I prefer to always download the file and perform a manual update then a reset. The RBK50 support page does not yet list x.44.

On a minor note, since autoupdating to v2.3.1.44, the Orbi iOS app has popped up a notification at least twice during the midnight hours stating "Your device 4Pxxxxxxxxxx75 has been upgraded to version v2.3.1.44"... seems a bit odd it keeps notifiying me every other night making me wonder if it's stuck in a loop on re-updating.

Thus my preference for performing a manual update followed by a complete system reset.

I would appreciate the link if you or anyone has it handy.

TIA
- FURRYe38
  Guru
  Mar 26, 2019
  v44 is only available via auto update in the routers web page.
  
  Files have not been posted as of yet for manual download.
  
  orbiRBK50user wrote:
  
  Do you have the download link to the latest Orbi RBK50 firmware (v2.3.1.44)?
  
  I manually updated to 2.2.1.212 then 2.3.0.32 then performed a complete paperclip reset on everything. Since the x.32 update, the system has automatically updated to v2.3.1.44. However, I prefer to always download the file and perform a manual update then a reset. The RBK50 support page does not yet list x.44.
  
  On a minor note, since autoupdating to v2.3.1.44, the Orbi iOS app has popped up a notification at least twice during the midnight hours stating "Your device 4Pxxxxxxxxxx75 has been upgraded to version v2.3.1.44"... seems a bit odd it keeps notifiying me every other night making me wonder if it's stuck in a loop on re-updating.
  
  Thus my preference for performing a manual update followed by a complete system reset.
  
  I would appreciate the link if you or anyone has it handy.
  
  TIA

Aspirant

Mar 26, 2019

Thanks FURRYe38... any idea how skippybosco got the release notes? Is there a public page that details this information?

skippybosco wrote:

Here is the text based:

Changelog:

[Bug Fix] Fix issues with the Apple HomeKit connectivity

[Bug Fix] Fixes the wireless crash and reboot issue when the router is under stress

[Bug Fix] Fixes the WiFi disconnection and IOT issue

[Bug Fix] Fixes the guest isolation issue for multicast and broadcast traffic breween the main host and guest

[Bug Fix] Fixes the Ethernet backhaul boot-sequence issue

[Bug Fix] Updates the OpenVPN certificate from MD5 to SHA-256

[Bug Fix] Fixes the JP/AU/CA region can't firmware update issue

[Bug Fix] Fixes Armor activation failed due to device offline issue

FURRYe38
Guru
Mar 26, 2019
Maybe from official NG support. When NG decides to offically post the v44 files, if the even do, then release notes will come with the posting.

lukpac

Apprentice

Mar 27, 2019

orbiRBK50user wrote:

Thanks FURRYe38... any idea how skippybosco got the release notes? Is there a public page that details this information?

If you update to 2.3.0.32, checking for updates should show 2.3.1.44 available to update to. Clicking on the link pops up the release notes. Interestingly it looks like they were very slightly edited since originally posted:

Current Version:	V2.3.0.32
New Version:	V2.3.1.44

Release Notes: [Bug Fix] Fixes issues with the Apple HomeKit connectivity. [Bug Fix] Fixes the wireless crash and reboot issue when the router is under stress. [Bug Fix] Fixes the WiFi disconnection and IOT issue. [Bug Fix] Fixes the guest isolation issue for multicast and broadcast traffic between the main host and guest. [Bug Fix] Fixes the Ethernet backhaul boot-sequence issue. [Bug Fix] Updates the OpenVPN certificate from MD5 to SHA-256. [Bug Fix] Fixes JP/AU/CA region cant firmware update issue. [Bug Fix] Fixes Armor activation failed due to device offline issue.

orbilov
Apprentice
Mar 27, 2019
Was wondering for people that have been on Orbi longer and on these forums longer if there is a trend as to whether those using the Orbi in AP mode have fewer issues then those using the Orbi in router mode. Naturally, the Oribi in router mode has to work harder to maintain both routing and a good percentage of the wireless clients while managing communications + division of labor with the satellites.
I remember seeing prior firmware fixes that include "stress” fixes for overtaxed system resources. I imagine we would have to put up a poll to know best (if this forum includes that functionality).

I personally have had no issues in AP mode from shipping version firmware 2.10 through every version up to 2.3.1.44.

Side note: I am in the process of switching my FIOS from MOCA to Ethernet. Then after that will request of Verizon that Orbi be the router and stop using the FIOS Quantum router. Side note wife will be very happy to have all the Coax gone and not hanging from most exterior house walls.

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