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New - RBR50 / RBS50 Firmware Version v2.7.1.60 Officially Released
RBR50 / RBS50 Firmware Version 2.7.1.60 (for US Region Only) Security Fixes: Fixes security issues Download Link:. https://kb.netgear.com/000062494/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-7-1-60-for-...
Ok, I took the plunge and upgraded. I was coming from 2.5.2.4 and upgraded to 2.7.1.60. I upgraded the satellites one at a time then the router. I have an RBR50v2, RBS50v2 and an RBS50v1. I did NOT yet stop power cycle any of the components but I plan to once the fam isn't using the Internets. I also of course haven't done a factory reset and set it back up from scratch and don't plan to. I have the system in AP mode as I have 1g fiber from CL and the Orbi just doesn't work well as a router and wifi... Anyway, working well although with the following issues. One of the satellites reports to be connected to the other satellite both in the Android app and the web even tho I have daisychain disabled. Several hours later this hasn't changed. Initially, one of the satellites reported to be disconnected (same one that's at the end of the chain) and continued to do so for 30 mins or so even tho I'm sure it was working as I was hardwired to it. Initially, wifi speeds were rather slow for devices connected to this satellite as well but they have gotten better and are now a bit better than they were prior to the firmware upgrade. Some of the IP addresses initially reported to be wrong (ones with static IPs that I could connect to by the correct static IP) but that seems to have worked itself out. Wifi speeds seem to be better and connectivity from a wifi camera that's a bit far from the system seems at least marginally better.
Please power OFF the system for 1 minute then back ON when doing a FW udpate.
Last resort is a factory reset and setup from scratch...
jhoff909 wrote:Ok, I took the plunge and upgraded. I was coming from 2.5.2.4 and upgraded to 2.7.1.60. I upgraded the satellites one at a time then the router. I have an RBR50v2, RBS50v2 and an RBS50v1. I did NOT yet stop power cycle any of the components but I plan to once the fam isn't using the Internets. I also of course haven't done a factory reset and set it back up from scratch and don't plan to. I have the system in AP mode as I have 1g fiber from CL and the Orbi just doesn't work well as a router and wifi... Anyway, working well although with the following issues. One of the satellites reports to be connected to the other satellite both in the Android app and the web even tho I have daisychain disabled. Several hours later this hasn't changed. Initially, one of the satellites reported to be disconnected (same one that's at the end of the chain) and continued to do so for 30 mins or so even tho I'm sure it was working as I was hardwired to it. Initially, wifi speeds were rather slow for devices connected to this satellite as well but they have gotten better and are now a bit better than they were prior to the firmware upgrade. Some of the IP addresses initially reported to be wrong (ones with static IPs that I could connect to by the correct static IP) but that seems to have worked itself out. Wifi speeds seem to be better and connectivity from a wifi camera that's a bit far from the system seems at least marginally better.
Why? And if that's required, why don't the manuals say so?
FURRYe38 wrote:Please power OFF the system for 1 minute then back ON when doing a FW udpate.
Last resort is a factory reset and setup from scratch...
jhoff909 wrote:Ok, I took the plunge and upgraded. I was coming from 2.5.2.4 and upgraded to 2.7.1.60. I upgraded the satellites one at a time then the router. I have an RBR50v2, RBS50v2 and an RBS50v1. I did NOT yet stop power cycle any of the components but I plan to once the fam isn't using the Internets. I also of course haven't done a factory reset and set it back up from scratch and don't plan to. I have the system in AP mode as I have 1g fiber from CL and the Orbi just doesn't work well as a router and wifi... Anyway, working well although with the following issues. One of the satellites reports to be connected to the other satellite both in the Android app and the web even tho I have daisychain disabled. Several hours later this hasn't changed. Initially, one of the satellites reported to be disconnected (same one that's at the end of the chain) and continued to do so for 30 mins or so even tho I'm sure it was working as I was hardwired to it. Initially, wifi speeds were rather slow for devices connected to this satellite as well but they have gotten better and are now a bit better than they were prior to the firmware upgrade. Some of the IP addresses initially reported to be wrong (ones with static IPs that I could connect to by the correct static IP) but that seems to have worked itself out. Wifi speeds seem to be better and connectivity from a wifi camera that's a bit far from the system seems at least marginally better.
