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XR500 always rebooting
I have tried installing the old hot fix for drop out and it is still occuring. Happened after the latest firmware update. I have factory reset more than 5 times and have setup the wireless from scrat...
Hi Liam, thanks so much for responding. I uploaded the firmware, reset factory settings and it rebooted 5 minutes after i finished my settings.
I will update if more drops occur, in the meantime, I have attached the log file.
Thanks again, this is my first real issue besides the beginning roll out of the xr500. Love the NetDuma sys, it really is one of the best indepth gaming specific OS.
Keep us posted! Thanks for the kind words! Unfortunately the log wipes upon a reboot so there won't be any useful information there
Hi Fraser, its been happening more frequently since last night. Should I go back to a previous firmware?
- Try upgrading using the same firmware but using the TFTP method which bypasses the boot process and any issues there, then do a factory reset after and see if it is better
https://kb.netgear.com/000059634/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-Windows-TFTPis it required to hard wire in? Dont have any laptops with ethernet ports or adapters.
Thanks