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RBK852 useless after latest firmware update!
Did anyone else experience a complete nightmare with the latest firmware (4.6.3.16_2.0.51) on the RBK852 / RBK853? It completely crashed my whole system. First the satellites disapeared. Then I d...
So you mentioned that you had switched to AP mode? Did the RBR work in this mode?
No change of checking out the modem mfr and model#?
Now? No, it no longer works or can even be found in AP mode.
The modem is a Genexis 7840. I have used three other routers and the NG in AP mode for years. This problem started as soon as the firmware was updated. Never a hint of an issue prior. It has to do with the "security" updates they made in the firmware. I am quite certain.
I recommend you block NGs autoupdate services on your host router then downgrade back to v3:
http.fw.updates1.netgear.com
updates1.netgear.com
I would love to but from everything I read, this is not possible. Also, I am on a Mac not Windows.
Can you load up FireFox or Opera on your Mac?
It's possible...I tried this last night however not on my Mac...Mac FireFox or Opera should work...