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XR500 Ethernet ports die randomly?
So I contacted NetGear within the first 30 days of using the router with an issue where the ethernet ports stop connecting randomly. They instructed me to manually reapply the updated the firmware (2....
Hey all,
Just checking to see if we have an update coming? I don't want to be some one that keeps repeating themselves and I know updates take time. However, living with the temporary fix for the Xbox means having to manually update all of my games when I turn it on, rather than have them update in the background. It's become a bigger annoyance than I thought it would.
Thanks so much.
Just checking to see if we have an update coming? I don't want to be some one that keeps repeating themselves and I know updates take time. However, living with the temporary fix for the Xbox means having to manually update all of my games when I turn it on, rather than have them update in the background. It's become a bigger annoyance than I thought it would.
Thanks so much.
I had this router last year and I was having this exact same issue. I took it back. I have an XBox One as well, but mine is wireless and I was still having this issue. I am possibly in the market for a new router and want to give this one a try again, but not if I am going to have the same issues. I can't believe this is still an issue. Has there been ANY progress made on getting the Ethernet ports to stop crapping out? I have 2 wired devices connected to my current router. My main PC and then another router which is for my home security system. It doesn't do any routing or anything like that. Do the newer version of the XR Nighthawk routers also suffer from this issue?
- I had absolutely no idea this issue has been ongoing for so long!! That's really quite a concern. I'm intrigued if the other models also suffer from this problem. But would be reluctant to buy one since I just got the XR500.
- The absolute best solution at this time is to introduce an Ethernet switch between the Xbox and the router. Then you can put your Xbox back on instant on.
I have had zero issues since I went that route. They are still working on a solution but tbh, the solution will probably only be fixed for the next generation consoles. Therefore the switch is your best bet- I went ahead and purchased the GS305P Switch. Which has resolved the problem!
However, I've noticed that now the Xbox isn't automatically updating games/apps in the background. I've ensured that I have all the settings on the Xbox correct, and have never encountered this issue before. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what could be the issue?- Are you leaving the console enabled on the Geo-Filter once you've finished playing? If so switch to spectating mode or delete, does it appear to work properly then?
