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SW_
Prodigy
Mar 22, 2019

New Orbi RBR50/RBS50 Firmware Version 2.3.1.44

Netgear is pushing out yet another a new Orbi firmware update.   Hopefully it's better than the last version v32.   Please share your experience.     Firmware Update ...
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skippybosco
Guide
Mar 22, 2019

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
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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's avatar
    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's avatar
      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.)

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru
        Apr 04, 2019

        I didn't see an option to disable AutoUpdate. 

        CrimpOn wrote:
        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.)