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Orbi firmware update v2.1.4.16 availability
We’ve been monitoring issues that some customers have experienced in OrbiOS 2.1.4. In response, we’re releasing firmware that provides a permanent fix for the homekit issue along with various other f...
Can I safely skip updates or are they patches?
Exactly where is this option to stop FW udpates?
I am on the latest 2.3.1.60 and can't find anything in basic or advanced settings.Was this just an empty promis on netgear's behalf?
- There isn’t an option in the home version. You can use a telnet session and modify some parameters to stop the auto update
FW updates are no longer auto upated after v32. The updates when available and will notify users of the update and it's up to the users to make the update.
globespy wrote:Exactly where is this option to stop FW udpates?
I am on the latest 2.3.1.60 and can't find anything in basic or advanced settings.Was this just an empty promis on netgear's behalf?
- Some can, some cant, some need a factory reset after upgrading to new firmware, try upgrading it will tell you if you cant and if you need to apply another firmware 1st. If you have issues after upgrading do a factory reset and manually reconfigure dont use a saved config. Ive been lucky had no issues doing any firmware upgrades, system has been stable since day 1 with all firmwares.
