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Orbi RBR50 Router Firmware Version V2.7.2.102
A new Router Firmware Version V2.7.2.102 installed automatically during the night. So far so good!
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Thats not listed on the download page.
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBK50.aspx
What do the Release Notes say? I bet it is about security fixes.
Pretty gutsy of Netgear to push an update to the device without giving the user a chance to opt out ...
This was released on 12/23. Could be related to that.
Googling PSV-2020-0224 gives more information on this exploit.
PS: My RBK50 is still happy with 2.5.2.4. No new updates detected by the device. Funny how these things work....
- Looks like the update is for people who were using the US version, 2.7.1.60.
Mine didn’t auto update. I just installed this version now too.
vajim wrote:
mrfranc wrote:A new Router Firmware Version V2.7.2.102 installed automatically during the night. So far so good!
Automatically?
Do we have a universal definition of "automatically" for this purpose. For example, I was on 2.7.1.60 and the new firmware (2.7.2.102) "automatically" downloaded when I checked for updates (that was the first time new firmware downloaded, using the web UI, in a long, long time). I installed it (via the "Update All" button) without experiencing any issues (thus far).
In the past, when new firmware downloaded (as I described above - after checking), the firmware would just sort of sit there and then install sometime overnight. I suppose that would be (or should be) considered "automatically installed".
tagteam wrote:
vajim wrote:
mrfranc wrote:A new Router Firmware Version V2.7.2.102 installed automatically during the night. So far so good!
Automatically?
Do we have a universal definition of "automatically" for this purpose. For example, I was on 2.7.1.60 and the new firmware (2.7.2.102) "automatically" downloaded when I checked for updates (that was the first time new firmware downloaded, using the web UI, in a long, long time). I installed it (via the "Update All" button) without experiencing any issues (thus far).
In the past, when new firmware downloaded (as I described above - after checking), the firmware would just sort of sit there and then install sometime overnight. I suppose that would be (or should be) considered "automatically installed".
IMHO...'automatically' means you go to bed and when you wake up there's a new FW installed. You did nothing. In your case I would not call that automatic for you had to click a button and authorize/request the update.
Many feel that because the app or web login indicates there is a new FW available you must install. That is NOT the case and goes to what has been discussed here (both sides) about how you the user has a choice which was not always the case in the past. Itr is my understanding that if NG feels you NEED a update then those are the ones that are pushed auto pilot.
- Yes! Went to bed last night, and when the kids woke me up this morning, I have a notification on the phone from the Orbi app staying the my router has been successfully upgraded.
good
lets hope it's a good one.
100% Auto-push update on my RBR50. Went from V2.7.1.60 to V2.7.2.102 without any kind of input from me. Also, my RBS50 did not get an update and is still stuck on V2.7.1.60. Admin status page for Firmware update shows no updates for my router but sits in the "Please wait a moment...." status for my satellite, then it goes to something like "failed to update". Everything seems fine with my network so not concerned yet.
- Yes mine upgraded automatically overnight and has initially fixed the iOS App not showing connected devices and eliminated the CDI... error when clicking the device icon.
I wish QA of their updates we way better.Merry Christmas!
Received an email that there is an important security update for my RBK50.
After I couldn't find anything on the german website I decided to look into the US community.
Funny to get an email for an update that's not made for me (it's US only!).
So it is mid-afternoon, Eastern time in the U.S., on December 26th and v2.7.2.102 is still not on the download site. ????????
Still can't my RBS50 to update to the same firmware as the RBR50, I guess I will have to wait until it is available for download. I still don't have a good explanation as to why my RBR50 was forced updated in the first place though.
From the Advanced - Administration - Firmware Update page
On the Attached Devices Page
You try a factory reset on the RBS and RBR?
aaronka wrote:Still can't my RBS50 to update to the same firmware as the RBR50, I guess I will have to wait until it is available for download. I still don't have a good explanation as to why my RBR50 was forced updated in the first place though.
From the Advanced - Administration - Firmware Update page
On the Attached Devices Page
- Since I'm only having cosmetic issues with it I'm not willing to go down that rabbit hole. I would like to know how to prevent future forced updates though.
After upgrading to 2.7.2.102 I clicked on the button to add Special Parental Controls, which said a reboot was required. After reboot, the entire section for parental controls is missing. Any ideas how to remedy this besides a reset?
v2.7 handles parenal controls differently. v2.7 versions are for US region users only.
Access controls are located under Advanced tab/Security. If you need Circle support, you'll need to revert back to the FW version you had loaded that supported Circle, I believe v16 or v40 support Circle.
Please post about this over in the Circle forum for help and information regarding Circle:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Circle-Smart-Parental-Controls/bd-p/en-home-circle
Good Luck.
danny07 wrote:After upgrading to 2.7.2.102 I clicked on the button to add Special Parental Controls, which said a reboot was required. After reboot, the entire section for parental controls is missing. Any ideas how to remedy this besides a reset?
I just noticed that my RBR50 automatically updated to version 2.7.2.102 a few days ago, but when I checked my RBS50 it was still running version 2.7.0.70. Is it normal for the satellite not to be updated during the automatic update process?
You can update it manually by downloading the formware file from
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBK50.aspx#download
Use the web interface
pdeethardt wrote:I just noticed that my RBR50 automatically updated to version 2.7.2.102 a few days ago, but when I checked my RBS50 it was still running version 2.7.0.70. Is it normal for the satellite not to be updated during the automatic update process?
define 'automatically updated'
normally when using the pc login the process will update both
I had a bad experience manually updating my system to 2.7.0.70 where my router did not fully update and the web interface was unreachable, but I was able to use the Orbi app to complete the update on the router. Based on this experience, I have been holding off on installing some of the recent firmware releases until they also show up within the app. Last night I was viewing the device details on both my router and my satellite in the Orbi app, and I noticed that my router was now running version 2.7.2.102. I checked the debug page on my router and it showed an uptime of about 7 days. I then checked my satellite, and it was still running 2.7.0.70 and had an uptime of around 126 days. It was my understanding that the router and satellite(s) should all be running the same firmware version, so I found it odd that the 2.7.2.102 update would only be pushed to the router.
I should also add that the 2.7.2.102 update was not showing up either in the app or web interface when checking for new firmware.
This needs its own thread (to discuss problems, successes etc.)
Just follow the link then. :smileywink:
