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Deckard22
May 29, 2018Aspirant
Firmware v2.1.4.14?
Hi there...a support person sent me this version of the firmware via chat...any idea what it is/what it does? It looks more recent than the "current" firmware on my router/satellite. Also, any idea h...
Deckard22
May 29, 2018Aspirant
Hi...for now, I've just rebooted the router and satellites, and was going to see if that alone fixed the issue. Then last night, my ROUTER (which was fine before) spontaneously rebooted, while I was using the computer!
Going to wait and see if the satellite disconnects again (my original issue), and if it does, then apply the new firmware. You think I need to do a factory reset AFTER I apply the firmware? Won't that just wipe out the firmware I applied? As always, thanks for responding!
FURRYe38
May 29, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Yes, I would do a full factory reset and set up from scratch after applying the .14 version.
No, factory reset only erase user configurations is all...
- Deckard22May 29, 2018Aspirant
OK, thanks, I'll give that a go...sigh, I love this thing when it works, but now that my router is rebooting randomly...
I do think these problems are all firmware related, because they're sporadic, but only one way to find out! Thanks for your help.