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Evanfly's avatar
Evanfly
Guide
Nov 04, 2020

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...
Evanfly's avatar
Evanfly
Guide
Nov 04, 2020

Hi how safe is it as I don't want to brick the router as I have no other way of getting online?

Evanfly's avatar
Evanfly
Guide
Nov 04, 2020

Can I just check is xr500 v2.3.104 the latest version?

  • Netduma-Fraser's avatar
    Netduma-Fraser
    NetDuma Partner
    Nov 04, 2020
    I 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.
    • Evanfly's avatar
      Evanfly
      Guide
      Nov 04, 2020

      Thanks I've tried it with/without smart connect but it's the same funny thing is I never had a problem until now.

      • Netduma-Fraser's avatar
        Netduma-Fraser
        NetDuma Partner
        Nov 04, 2020
        Have you tried using the WiFi analyzer?