New Features:
- Supports Smart Parental Controls (SPC)
- Removes the remote management feature from the router web interface (if disabled at time of update) to improve router security.
- DHCP Option 60&61 support for ISP internet & IPTV connectivity
Enhancements:
- Singapore password requirement enhancement
Security Fixes:
- Fixes security vulnerabilities.
For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security/.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixes Armor activation issue
- Fixes SPC activation issue
- Fixes the DNS timeout issue
- Fixes the issue where a phantom satellite appears in device list
- Fixes the issue where satellite LED ring will randomly light solid blue
- Fixes the orbilogin.net access issue when DoH (DNS over HTTPS) is enabled
- Various other bug fixes
Download Link:
RBR840: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK842/RBR840-V4.6.8.2.zip
RBS840: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK842/RBS840-V4.6.8.2.zip
Firmware Update Instructions:
To update your product’s firmware, follow the instructions in your product’s user manual. To find your user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/, enter your model number in the search box, and click the Documentation button on the product page.