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GregMora
Nov 09, 2019Tutor
Which is the most reliable firmware for XR500 and the best firmware update method?
Just like the title says: Which is the most reliable firmware for XR500 and the best firmware update method? I just un-brick my XR500 router, firmware got corrupted unexpectely (I didn't interrup...
- Nov 09, 2019
I have v56 loaded on my 450. Haven't seen any major issues. Those that have seen issues, v.32 seems to be a good working version as well.
FURRYe38
Nov 09, 2019Guru - Experienced User
I have v56 loaded on my 450. Haven't seen any major issues. Those that have seen issues, v.32 seems to be a good working version as well.
- GregMoraNov 09, 2019Tutor
Awesome.
I update to v.56 (Ping Assist is a great feature), following XR500 Manual, Manual Firmware Update to the very detail, made the update without any interruptions (dedicated webrowser, wired connection) reboot it normally, I reboot it again from the DumaOS and works.
Once again Thanks Ferry!
This picture describes in a nutshell updating my router: https://i.imgur.com/4SmAdIL.jpg
- FURRYe38Nov 10, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Enjoy. :smileywink: