Netgear Orbi introduces the latest Orbi Armor Update that offers real-time protection. It is now currently present as a public beta version. However, firmware updating is not a walk in the park. Though it is not exactly tough. This particular article will walk you through this complete update process.

Netgear Orbi Armor Update Recommended Requirements

The Netgear Orbi Armor update is currently available to the RBK50 Orbi set which holds the RBR50 router and the RBS50 satellite. If you use any other Orbi set then prefer the RBR50 router like Orbi Voice RBK50- the latest firmware that only appertains to the router unit.

Some major important things to keep in mind:

  1. The latest Orbi 2.3.0.32 firmware version is must need to update manually. If you are trying to check for the new latest firmware using the router's interface, then you will find no new firmware for RBR50 router unit.  
  2.  The RBS50 satellite unit prefers a different firmware file that also needs to get updated manually.  
  3.  Before you go for RBR50 router's latest firmware update, you must first try to install 2.2.1.212 Orbi firmware version. This version requires to be flashed manually.  
  4.  In short, for the Netgear Orbi RBR50 router, it is a two-step process to add the Armor protection update. It will shift from current 2.2.1.212 firmware version to 2.3.0.32 firmware. Both need manual installation.

  6. Procedure to Update Netgear Orbi SBR50 Armor Protection Update

The Netgear Orbi RBR50 firmware update is similar like any other router with an interface. Here are the manual firmware update steps:

  •  Download the latest Netgear Armor firmware update. It will deliver in a compressed zip file. First of all, you need to open this file and drag and drop the downloaded firmware file to a location, such as your computer's desktop. It is easy to remember the location.  

  • Now you have to log in to the router's web interface. You can easily use it with the help of a web browser such as Google Chrome. To visit the router's web interface, you need to mention the router's default IP address i.e. 192.168.1.1. As an alternative, you can visit to orbilogin com for configuration.  

  • Once you land on the interface, navigate to the Advanced option >>> Administration >>> Firmware Update >>> Manual Update.  
  •  Tap on Upload and wait till the update finish. It will take a few minutes, and the router will automatically reboot itself. Make sure that your Netgear Orbi router does not lose the power during this firmware update process. If found any difficult during the installation try Orbi factory reset before beginning with further update process.  

  • Again you need to follow the same steps with 2.2.1.212 firmware version and then repeat it with 2.3.0.32 Orbi firmware version. Now your Orbi RBR50 Armor protection is ready to use.

  • How Does the Netgear Armor Protection Work After Activation

After the complete firmware update process, the first time you have to log back into your Netgear router's interface. You will be welcomed with a message saying that your Netgear Orbi router has come with a 90-day free Armor trial. After that, you have to pay some cost.

To enable this Armor protection service, you need to use the Netgear Orbi app on your smartphone. This process is completely handy where you need to link the service with an account and need to mention the payment information, etc.

We hope that our this particular article section stands on its perspective to Add Armor Online Protection. Somehow, if you found any difficulty regarding the Armor protection or Orbi setup, feel free to share with us through comments. We try to assist you well with best and easy solutions.

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