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Soloflyerz
Jul 07, 2018Guide
XR500 still reboots every day
So I’ve been having this issue on and off since a couple weeks after I purchased this router from Best Buy. I’d assumed that firmware updates would eventually fix the issue and actually thought it h...
Soloflyerz
Jul 07, 2018Guide
I’ve done a factory reset previously, but not sure if it’s been on this newer firmware so I’ll try it again. Manual from the back, through software or does it even matter?
Netduma_Jack
Jul 08, 2018NetDuma Partner
I’d recommend software but either is fine. https://kb.netgear.com/000053098/How-do-I-perform-a-factory-reset-on-my-XR500-Nighthawk-gaming-router
- SoloflyerzJul 09, 2018Guide
Thanks Jack pretty sure we’ve spoke on Duma forums as well. So far so good although it’s done this to me working for a few days to a week then starts rebooting again a few times so I’m crossing my fingers. I’ll post back either way later in the week, thanks again