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Firmware R6220-V1.1.0.66 problems with wireless connections
I upgraded from V1.1.0.64 to V1.1.0.66 and experienced the following problems:
1) google home device cannot connect to the wifi (5G connection)
2) smart plugs accessed thru Smart Life app on my p...
Did you reset the router to factory settings after the firmware flash?
New firmware sometimes introduces changes that are not compatible with the old configuration.
So while it isn't guaranteed to fix problems a factory reset is the first thing to try if you have issues with new firmware. Wifi seems to be particularly prone to this phenomenon.
This is a nuisance because you then have to reconfigure the device all over again.
daddybob wrote:
Reloaded saved configuration from 2 weeks ago, no improvement.
Possibly not a good idea. You can backup your settings before you reset and restore them later. But that may just bring back the fault. Then again, at least you will know if the reset fixed the problem.
Did you reset the router to factory settings after the firmware flash?
New firmware sometimes introduces changes that are not compatible with the old configuration.
So while it isn't guaranteed to fix problems a factory reset is the first thing to try if you have issues with new firmware. Wifi seems to be particularly prone to this phenomenon.
This is a nuisance because you then have to reconfigure the device all over again.
daddybob wrote:
Reloaded saved configuration from 2 weeks ago, no improvement.
Possibly not a good idea. You can backup your settings before you reset and restore them later. But that may just bring back the fault. Then again, at least you will know if the reset fixed the problem.
No, I have not tried a factory reset.
I will try that later today and report back