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DNS Issues after firmware upgrade
I recently upgraded to the V1.42.84_1.3.42 firmware verison on my router. Since the update I am seeing random DNS timeout errors (the probe errors). In most cases, the time out is replaced within 1-2...
If I enable IPV6, what option should I be using?
Auto Detect?
6 to 4 tunnel or?
I am having the same issues with V1.0.2.158. If I connect directly to my modem it's fine, but R8500 it doesn't work. Retrying tends to work but after a few retries.
Setting the DNS to googles or even the DNS from my provider on my individual devices resolves the issues or seems better.
It seems like this issue has impacted a number of router models. Fortunately the solution of resolving DNS at the device level seems to be viable for at least the vast majority. The fact it has remained unresolved and appears to impact a number of different models suggests the problem may be complex, and the solution complicated.
I know some have understandably given up. To be frank, I have researched other routers, and most seem to have their own issues. To date, I have not found another I feel comfortable switching to.
I have tried many routers over the years, and had the best luck to date with the Netgear models.
Given the workaround, I am going to hang in there and hope a new firmware that resolves this will be released soon.
Fingers crossed đ