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Ack scan / WinNuke attacks
Since netgear support is completely useless unless you want to pay $30 extra, I’ve decided to seek help from “other customers”. I’ve been having split second disconnects very frustrating because it ...
I have already contacted my ISP, everything is fine on their end. I’ve also already gone to the extent of fully factory resetting the router. The DOS PROTECTION isn’t even turned on , so I’m not sure what’s flooding it with these attacks but it is. Interrupting my connection
What router model do you have?
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
DONKE wrote:
I have already contacted my ISP, everything is fine on their end. I’ve also already gone to the extent of fully factory resetting the router. The DOS PROTECTION isn’t even turned on , so I’m not sure what’s flooding it with these attacks but it is. Interrupting my connection
- I have the AC2600 R7450 netgear router and Calix modem 716GE-I
The firmware is the newest one available, I don’t know the numbers off hand and am not home right this second to check
DONKE wrote:
I have the AC2600 R7450 netgear router and Calix modem 716GE-I
The firmware is the newest one available, I don’t know the numbers off hand and am not home right this second to checkThank you for the prompt response! This model had a recent firmware update and I know you said you're on the latest firmware, but for good measure can you confirm your router is on version 1.2.0.90? This version has some security fixes that may be related.
In the meantime, I'll continue to investigate internally.
Best,
Christine
- It was having the same issue on its previous version 1.2.0.88, yes it is on the 1.2.0.90 version now.
