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Latest update bug: R6400 Firmware DNS issue (V1.0.1.74_1.0.48)
This latest update broke DNS resolving, so it randomly cuts out and doesn't resolve anything. Random web pages will just error out. Connection to generic services won't work at all. More can be s...
It's apparent that since the DNS problem arose, subsequent and unrelated updates have made the router(s) even worse. In fact, I think Netgear is imploding as we speak.
“Way to go Disney! I have disabled automatic updates because the last update from Netgear slowed my router down so much. I had to downgrade to a much older version that did not include the armour guard application to get my full isp speed back. I am afraid that this new patch will come with the same application that I had to get rid of that slowed down my router. Maybe it is time for a new wifi 6 router from a different company.”
“the same issue with the 6400v2 downgraded the firmware which helped get more speed but ultimately bought a new router the Rax50 to keep up with the speeds much happier now.”
Source: PCMag comments / Netgear forum
I do however have a solution to my issue; I bought a non-Netgear branded router. Are you looking for a router with stability, performance and industry standard updates that don't break the the product altogether? Look no further.
- Enjoy ultrafast speeds up to the advertised data transfer and WiFi speed rates
- Guaranteed DNS functionality
- Don't include blueprints by Microsoft listing amateur router exploits
Buy anything but Netgear today. Special thanks to olympos1625 for logging in the forum every day and ignoring everyone while having the time to respond to new threads. I hope everyone else gets a working router sometime soon because this is verging on class action territory when the product isn't end of life. Oh, how the mighty fall.
It's been 9 days and I see you're active in new threads. Can you send over that beta firmware please? I sent you my email last week. Personally, keeping up to date with security patches is paramount. It doesn't seem the firmware is going to be released anytime soon.
It's apparent that since the DNS problem arose, subsequent and unrelated updates have made the router(s) even worse. In fact, I think Netgear is imploding as we speak.
“Way to go Disney! I have disabled automatic updates because the last update from Netgear slowed my router down so much. I had to downgrade to a much older version that did not include the armour guard application to get my full isp speed back. I am afraid that this new patch will come with the same application that I had to get rid of that slowed down my router. Maybe it is time for a new wifi 6 router from a different company.”
“the same issue with the 6400v2 downgraded the firmware which helped get more speed but ultimately bought a new router the Rax50 to keep up with the speeds much happier now.”
Source: PCMag comments / Netgear forum
I do however have a solution to my issue; I bought a non-Netgear branded router. Are you looking for a router with stability, performance and industry standard updates that don't break the the product altogether? Look no further.
- Enjoy ultrafast speeds up to the advertised data transfer and WiFi speed rates
- Guaranteed DNS functionality
- Don't include blueprints by Microsoft listing amateur router exploits
Buy anything but Netgear today. Special thanks to olympos1625 for logging in the forum every day and ignoring everyone while having the time to respond to new threads. I hope everyone else gets a working router sometime soon because this is verging on class action territory when the product isn't end of life. Oh, how the mighty fall.
Any suggestions on what router I should get to replace my R6400? I am looking for the best range I can find because my R6400 doesn't quite cover my house completely, weak signals in a few spots.
SimpleRob wrote:
Any suggestions on what router I should get to replace my R6400? I am looking for the best range I can find because my R6400 doesn't quite cover my house completely, weak signals in a few spots.
Don't make the mistake of thinking that you can buy a more "powerful" router to fill any wifi dead spots. Standards, and safety considerations, limit how much power a wifi source can churn out. So you might not get more range out of a spiffy new device.
You might get better speeds with newer technology. But you might need more than one wifi source. That's why Netgear and others make Mesh systems. (Orbi, for example, in Netgear's case.) These make it easier to use two sources - a router and satellites – to get better coverage.
Any suggestions on what router I should get to replace my R6400? I am looking for the best range I can find because my R6400 doesn't quite cover my house completely, weak signals in a few spots.
Literally anything but a Netgear product. The DNS issue had been around for a few firmware versions before I reported it; that's at least a year if not longer since this problem first came to light, and they literally do not give a sh!t.
NETGEAR_Teamdon't care.
olympos1625doesn't care.
BretDdoesn't care.
ChristinaMdoesn't care.
DaneAdoesn't care.
Dustin_Vdoesn't care.
AngeloMdoesn't care.
I don't know what you guys are up to, but you need to promptly remove your thumbs from your assholes and fix a bug that's been documented for at least a year. Do it right now. Stop f*cking around. You should all be fired you monumental retards. I have had enough of companies taking the mickey out of the consumer.
You should all be fired for your gross incompetency. Please eject me from this forum before I continue.I'll drink to that! Godspeed, fellow annoyed R6400 owner.
NamelessPerson wrote:Any suggestions on what router I should get to replace my R6400? I am looking for the best range I can find because my R6400 doesn't quite cover my house completely, weak signals in a few spots.
Literally anything but a Netgear product. The DNS issue had been around for a few firmware versions before I reported it; that's at least a year if not longer since this problem first came to light, and they literally do not give a sh!t.
NETGEAR_Teamdon't care.
olympos1625doesn't care.
BretDdoesn't care.
ChristinaMdoesn't care.
DaneAdoesn't care.
Dustin_Vdoesn't care.
AngeloMdoesn't care.
I don't know what you guys are up to, but you need to promptly remove your thumbs from your assholes and fix a bug that's been documented for at least a year. Do it right now. Stop f*cking around. You should all be fired you monumental retards. I have had enough of companies taking the mickey out of the consumer.
You should all be fired for your gross incompetency. Please eject me from this forum before I continue.
yup. Netgear product are terrible. Every update I am scared to break something. well today was something new.
expensive piece of crap.
