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xr500 Disappointing All Around
I have a modest network at home, 5 Computers wich 2 of them are game servers. I host a PC gaming community that supports almost every country around the world. I have host 2 server that run game se...
You and me both, and Netgear support is absolutely laughable, it may me more effective if it didnt exist at all. Oh well right, just another $250 slap to the face. What can ya do...
- Untug here you are: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4mwe5sx81gsc129/XR500-V2.3.2.114-DumaOS3.0.203.img?dl=0
xstefen if there are any issues you're having make a new post and we'll be happy to help you.Netduma-Fraser I update the firmware, I have running right now. I will report back to this thread to you as soon as I am able and have givin it a good once over and some network traffic has gone through it ;).
Here are some initial results from your DUMAOS Dashboard with the beta firmware:
Speed Test from Speedtest.net
https://www.speedtest.net/result/10934950042.png
Speed Test From DUMA
Not sure whats going on with the DUMAOS Connection Benchmark but yea.. Figured I would give you that info. No apps crashing as of yet. Will work on replicating the issues before with my community members and clients that were having connection issues. A fair go would be atleast 24 hours. Ill give you a more detailed report then.
Just some side comments:
- DumaOS seems more responsive (ThumbsUP)
- Control Over GeoFilter is much more robust, although I dont use it I am hoping it wont cause that odd connection issue. (time will tell)
- Traffic Controler is a good edition (will this allow portforwarding for subnets?)
- Overall a more polished and responsive feel.
Figuerd I would list the positives as well =D
Is this the XR1000 OS? =D
- Connection Benchmark we are aware of, we'll get that responding more accurately but as you can see it isn't restricting your speeds to that which is good. Thanks for the positives, always nice to here! Do make sure to do a factory reset first if you encounter any issues as it will clear any old low level code from the previous version. Traffic Controller is just for allowing/denying certain devices/traffic so nothing to do with port forwarding.
You are having similar issues I take it? This is really my first go around with the support, atleast they are responding lol. Should give this Beta firmware a try as well then maybe if we can get a few people in this thread and show the support team that there is some serious issues with this product. I am just looking either have a solution to continue using this product or some sort of comprimise. I would imagine since netgear is a well established brand that they will be willing to keep it so and work with there consumer base. If this does become a slap in the face I will never recomend any netgear products agian to my clients. In purchases a year regarding my Corprate clients its in the $10,000 a year anualy in sales for them they will be missing out on. Which is more cost effective, make a consumer happy and use the intel given to make your product better and keep a long time loyal customer who has recomended netgear solutions in networking for years. Or slap them in the face. But as you said "What can you do". I guess the outcome still remains to be seen doesnt it lol.
