Google's OnHub router is getting its very first update, which is now rolling out over the air (OTA) with a number of improvements.
The OnHub router sparked plenty of interest since its debut, arriving as a new-generation router with a neat design and more user-friendly software, although its hefty $200 price tag drew mixed reviews.
Upon announcing the TP Link OnHub router, Google marketed the device as a "different kind of router for a new way to Wi-Fi." Instead of requiring a bunch of messy cables and external antennas, OnHub packs powerful internal antennas in a design that's easy on the eyes.
Three months since the TP Link OnHub made its debut and about two weeks since the ASUS version broke cover, the first software version is now ready to bring some tweaks and improvements to enhance the overall experience.
The update doesn't bring any major changes or groundbreaking features, but it does aim to deliver a better performance, as well as improved network management.
"OnHub often updates its router software with newly released features without any interruptions to your Wi-Fi," Google notes on its OnHub product page.
The company has now posted a changelog on a support page, detailing the changes included in the new OnHub update. According to the changelog, the router will benefit from better client device naming, some antenna optimizations, enhanced port forwarding performance, some general stability improvements and expanded use of 5 GHz channels.
As previously mentioned, the improvements are rolling out now in the form of an OTA update, which means that the rollout is gradual and will hit devices in stages. Just like OTA firmware updates for smartphones, the OnHub OTA may take several days to arrive on all devices. Google notes that it may take a week for the update to become available. When it does, however, users will see an update notification in the OnHub app. The update brings the software version from 7077.122.2 to 7390.62.2.
When it comes to rebooting, OnHub owners may notice that the router doesn't reboot right away after getting the update. That's because it waits for a more convenient time - when it detects low activity - so it doesn't interrupt users' connection when they need it most.
For a closer look at Google's OnHub, watch the video below.
