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Evanfly
Nov 04, 2020Guide
Connection issues XR500
Hi new member here could someone please give me any advice on the following my XR500 is dropping wifi quite frequently(both 2.4 & 5) I have factory reset it (f/w v2.3.2.66) but still the issues remai...
plemans
Nov 04, 2020Guru - Experienced User
have you tried the new 3.0 firmware?
If you try it, after installing the firmware, I'd factory reset the router and then do a clean install (not from backup) for the best results.
- EvanflyNov 04, 2020Guide
Hi how safe is it as I don't want to brick the router as I have no other way of getting online?
- EvanflyNov 04, 2020Guide
Can I just check is xr500 v2.3.104 the latest version?
- Netduma-FraserNov 04, 2020NetDuma PartnerI would recommend disabling Smart Connect and connecting to each individually. Try that first, then you can try the beta if you wish to, shouldn't brick your router at all. Yes that is the latest.