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Andre_Ventura's avatar
Andre_Ventura
Aspirant
Dec 11, 2016

Firmware update on a WN1000RT

I use a WN1000RP to extend the range of a hotspot network provided by a closeby neighbor, which uses a captive portal approach.

 

After upgrading to the latest firmware release (1.0.0.52) that became impossible, I enter an endless configuration process.

I tried with another type of network, using WPA-PSK, and suceeded. But cannot use an open one with a captive portal.

 

Is it possible to have a previous firmware release to be back on business?

And after having it is it possible to flash it, removing the newer one?

Or could NETGEAR provide a firmware without this incomprehensible limitation?

Firmware
Troubleshooting

2 Replies

  • DarrenM's avatar
    DarrenM
    Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
    Dec 13, 2016

    Hello Andre_Ventura

     

    The home extenders are not meant to be used with these type of login pages you may have to look at a business extender for something like this.

     

    DarrenM

    • Andre_Ventura's avatar
      Andre_Ventura
      Aspirant
      Dec 19, 2016
      That is not a proper answer. There no standard definition of home extender vs. business extender. If I had the problem in the beginning I would had return the equipment immediately; now I cannot do it anymore. So, the solution may either install a previous firmware, or to get a new one, without this limitation.