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Lhaysfl
Jun 07, 2019Aspirant
R7500
Hello, I was trying to install updates I don’t know if there was a change to the security settings as a result of the updates. Updates now make it impossible to access internet, I get a access n...
- Jul 10, 2019
I will start with rebooting... thx
plemans
Jun 07, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Anytime you do a firmware update, its always a good idea to factory reset the device and do a reinstall. Did you update over wifi or a hardwired connection? Hardwired is best but isn't always an option for all.
I'd start with the reset if you didn't do that upon update if your R7500.
- LhaysflJun 10, 2019Aspirant
Did the reset thanks
- LhaysflJun 10, 2019Aspirant
Still get error can not establish a secure connection when go to scarier page and link to utube
- plemansJun 11, 2019Guru - Experienced User
couple things I would try. You didn't put if your device is version 1 or 2. Based upon the firmware you listed, I'm going with version 1. You're firmware is still out of date. I'd do a manual update to the .130 firmware. the release notes walk you through a manual update.
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/R7500
After the update, go into your settings Advanced-->Maintaince-->Backup-->Erase Factory reset it using this method AFTER the firmware upgrade. make sure you do the upgrade over a hardwired connection. We get problems on here from doing it over wifi or the genie utility all the time. Doing it over a hadrwired connection gets you the best results. Then redo your installation. You can also use this method to backup the device configuration for future.
- plemansJun 11, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Plus the new firmware has been requiring people use a password other than the default. Make sure to pick your own (keep it something you'll remember). That'll give you the 400 error.
- LhaysflJul 09, 2019Aspirant
I finally was able to download from the netgear site the parental controls application (genie) for a MAC. I enables parental controls - Moderate. Seems like the High does not allow UTube ?
Also I still can not "see" my 2G on my devices, only the 5G appears on my ipad and phone . The 2 G was useful for outside use on our dock. Please advise on how to get this working. Thanks!!!