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Star

Mar 16, 2021

RBR50 intermittent DNS lookup issues

I have RBR50 (Firmware V2.7.2.104), with one RBS50 satellite, connected to a CM1000v2 cable modem, Comcast ISP. Starting 3/14, I sporadically get DNS lookup errors. I've tried setting DNS servers t...

vajim

Master

Mar 19, 2021

tak1313 wrote:
Could the DNS problem be related to this, considering it's not affecting all units?

https://www.csoonline.com/article/3603929/flaws-in-widely-used-dnsmasq-software-leave-millions-of-linux-based-devices-exposed.html

I also have an Asus router and noticed their most recent update specifically mentions it fixes the above situation - unlike Netgear that never states what their updates are doing.

and of course there are generic release notes

archp

Star

Mar 19, 2021

This is what the netgear engineer said:

We have identified that the traffic meter will cause problem while auto daylight saving time enabled. Since you turn off auto daylight saving time, the issue should be go away. Turn off traffic meter would also avoid the issue. We are working on a trial fix firmware. Will provide to you once it’s ready. Thanks.