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ngearftard
Mar 30, 2022Luminary
XR500 rebooted by itself
Today my XR500 with firmware V2.3.2.130 rebooted with no action on my part and no power loss (no power flicker, modem and pc didn't reboot). Upon logging into the XR500's DumaOS admin control panel, ...
- Mar 30, 2022It's very unlikely to be a security issue, if you've downloaded the firmware using the router or manually from https://kb.netgear.com/000064346/XR500-Firmware-Version-2-3-2-130 then you'll be on the correct version. You could always re-upgrade using the file from this link to be safe. If the XR is connected to an extender connect direct to a wall outlet and that should resolve it - in the past we've seen it can reboot when using an extender.
Netduma-Fraser
Mar 30, 2022NetDuma Partner
It's very unlikely to be a security issue, if you've downloaded the firmware using the router or manually from https://kb.netgear.com/000064346/XR500-Firmware-Version-2-3-2-130 then you'll be on the correct version. You could always re-upgrade using the file from this link to be safe. If the XR is connected to an extender connect direct to a wall outlet and that should resolve it - in the past we've seen it can reboot when using an extender.
- ngearftardMar 30, 2022Luminary
I see, Fraser. I am using a beefy surge protector power strip but will reapply the latest firmware just to be safe. Thanks for the link and have a wonderful day.