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DNS>PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error since latest update
Model R6400, firmware v1.0.1.74_1.0.48, Windows 10, ethernet connection Since I updated the firmware, I have been getting DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN errors when I open up browsers and go to webpage...
frothy333 wrote:
I hate to roll back the firmware b/c they said the update was critical.
Where did you read that? Which router do you own?
The Release Notes for the new firmware on the R6700v3 (see above) say that the new firmware "Fixes security vulnerabilities".
It says nothing about "critical".
Netgear, like other IT houses, never reveals what security vulnerabilities it hopes to fix. If it told you that, then the nasty people out there will know which unfixed vulnerabilities they can attack.
The "security vulnerabilities" term can mean many things. Often it means that some academic buried in a cave somewhere has cooked up an arcane exploit that can sneak into network devices in strange circumstances. These security vulnerabilities may not have been seen in the real world.
The choice is yours. Put up with the DNS errors you get and feel comfortable that lightning will not strike you. Or, like many other users, roll back to the previous firmware and run the risk that you may be the first person on the planet to see this security instructions.
Looks like that has nothing to do with this discussion.
Next thing you will tell us is that your rely in Facebook and Twitter for your advice on Covid.
I have yet to see a flood of messages from people who have been hit with security issues after reverting to earlier firmware.
Had those "vulnerabilities" been serious, they would have been evident before the "fix" turned up.
The choice is yours.
It doesn't say (at least I didn't see it) that Cirlce has to be on? I have it off (I'm not paying more $ monthly no less, for an already expensive router for something that should be incluced IMHO). That post does say if you use Circle, and I assume have it turned on in the router.
phenry9999 wrote:
(I'm not paying more $ monthly no less, for an already expensive router for something that should be incluced IMHO).
I'm with you there. But the truly paranoid will even spend money on Armor, another of Netgear's subscription services.
Hey michaelkenward , are you serious ?. Why you're insulting the members of the forum instead of finding out the ETA of the fix ?
We've spent hundreds of Euros for Netgear devices and relying that company will take care about software security and reliability.
From guru users I'm expecting a bit different answer. Why Asus doesn't have this issue and their routers are based on same SoC ?
Let's imagine basic user that will buy router with recent FW version. Has dummy user have to investigate which Firmware version is most stable?
C'mon. BTW recent FW with DNS issues also fixing issue that Guest users can achieve Remote Web Management also in case that it's disabled.
Security vs. Stability. Netgear reactions are on the level of 1st level Indian support, which we are paying for.
Check the release notes:
Bug Fixes:
- Fix the issue where a guest network client can access the router GUI using the router WAN IP, even though the remote management feature is disabled.
- Fixes security issues.