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Retired_Member
Sep 29, 2022XR500 Update Question
I have a question about updating on the xr500. Do I need to factory reset first before updating or update first then factory reset? Also What seems to be the most stable firmware right now?
- Oct 01, 2022It's been out for awhile so it's quite stable, if you aren't having any issues on your current version and you don't want to rock the boat then you could stay on your version. Just keep in mind you may not have the latest security fixes.
Retired_Member
Oct 01, 2022Is that firmware stable? I heard 120 is stable for some people but i guess it all depends. Are you currently using the latest with no problems? Reason i ask is because this router is meant for heavy gaming usage so I wanna make sure the router is stable enough to give me a good experience
Netduma-Fraser
Oct 01, 2022NetDuma Partner
It's been out for awhile so it's quite stable, if you aren't having any issues on your current version and you don't want to rock the boat then you could stay on your version. Just keep in mind you may not have the latest security fixes.