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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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after downgrading back to 2.2.1.210 after trying manual updates to 2.3.0.32 and finding some dropping and a much weaker WiFi, even after factory resets, I though I would update again to 32 to see if I got the 44 push, which I did
updated via web browser and using the update all button.
update seems to have gone fine in itself, obviously way too early to see if stable or not.
one immediate thing I notice however, via the web browser in the connected devices I see both my orbi router and orbi satellite are shown as windows pc's
If you notice odd or bad behavior after the update, do a factory reset and setup from scratch and check again.
thombe wrote:
after downgrading back to 2.2.1.210 after trying manual updates to 2.3.0.32 and finding some dropping and a much weaker WiFi, even after factory resets, I though I would update again to 32 to see if I got the 44 push, which I did
updated via web browser and using the update all button.
update seems to have gone fine in itself, obviously way too early to see if stable or not.
one immediate thing I notice however, via the web browser in the connected devices I see both my orbi router and orbi satellite are shown as windows pc's
Will do, thank you, its just i did the re-upgrade and upgrade remotely from work, so couldn't actually do a reset yet.
besides, i want to see if there actually is anything else odd before i do that. in particular i want to see if the wifi range is as good as .210 or as bad as .32
Will reset if need be and check.
shall let you all know my findings if anythign worth reporting.I got the 2.3.1.44 update pushed to my router, but the satellites are still on the .32 version and showing the config sync status. Is there a link where I can find the firmware update for the RBS50 to the 2.3.1.44 version?
Or will it update automatically if I factory resent?
Thanks
Rolling back to .210
So unfortunately for me at least, after a few days now after having done a factory reset and fresh setup in AP mode, this particular version of firmware 44 is the most unstable for me.
TV's glitch, cctv webcams connect or don't randomly, mobiles don't keep a good connection and often show connected but no internet.am forced to back to .210 this weekend to stop the kids reminding me how rubbish our wifi is.
My two observations on this version is the range is far less than .210 and lots of disconnects and those connections there are don't remain solid.
How can i block the autoupdate on my routher and satellite ?
i use OpenDns so can potentially block it there if anyone can give me any suggestions.
at least until the next version rocks up and i can try that again.
Side note
I have to agree with the idea of enabling / disabling autoupdate by the user.
Happy for the Orbi to tell you that there is an update available, but not to necessarily force it on you.
thombe wrote:
Rolling back to .210
So unfortunately for me at least, after a few days now after having done a factory reset and fresh setup in AP mode, this particular version of firmware 44 is the most unstable for me.
TV's glitch, cctv webcams connect or don't randomly, mobiles don't keep a good connection and often show connected but no internet.am forced to back to .210 this weekend to stop the kids reminding me how rubbish our wifi is.
My two observations on this version is the range is far less than .210 and lots of disconnects and those connections there are don't remain solid.
How can i block the autoupdate on my routher and satellite ?
i use OpenDns so can potentially block it there if anyone can give me any suggestions.
at least until the next version rocks up and i can try that again.
Side note
I have to agree with the idea of enabling / disabling autoupdate by the user.
Happy for the Orbi to tell you that there is an update available, but not to necessarily force it on you.
Stable again
So "upgraded" back to .210 from .44
System is stable again, in fact this is the best version of firmware for me. didn't factory reset after firmware install
Using in AP mode, as only utilising the wifi coverage.CCTV Cameras all load quickly, Sonos doesn't drop out, mobiles (android / IOS) haven't dropped connections yet, Amazon Fire TV not buffering. Signal strenght is strong around the house.
Shall see how we go, but this is my preferred firmware version at the moment.
p..s using CH6 and CH44
