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DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Error
My router DNS is configured to Get Automatically from ISP. From past few weeks i get DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN while trying to browse new pages for first attempt , if i reload the page it opens. I...
If you want to put a bandaid on the problem, in Windows, click on the little wifi icon at bottom right, select Network & Internet settings, click on the adapter you are using (likely Wi-Fi), click on change adapter options, right click on Wi-Fi adapter and choose properties, double click Internet Protocol Version 4, change DNS to use the following DNS server and enter 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1. This will fix the issue until NG releases an update. To reverse this change do the same, but select Obtain DNS server address automatically.
*Rolling back firmware is a security risk so please don't advise that and mark the thread solved. That is not an acceptable solution! This is not solved until NetGear releases a firmware upgraded that addresses the issue!
You should contact NG support and let them know.
FYI, Avoid using @ netgear tag. That profile has not been accessed since 2015.
Good Luck.
SnooSnoo wrote:
This is extremely frustrating, i paid money for a reliable router and have had nothing but problems.
I'm putting together information to send UK watchdog regarding Netgears firmware updates which previously when updating the router used to clear all wireless security allowing anyone to join the network and invalidate your home security.
V1.4.2.84_1.3.42 - This firmware version causes the above DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Error when loading webpages.
V1.4.1.66 - This firmware version causes a guest network to activate called "Netgear 5G - Guest" which is unconfigurable in the router and allows anyone in the local area to connect and compromise your home security. Even after configuring all guest networks and applying passwords it still broadcasts and allows anyone to connect. I only found this out by switching my router on and off noticing that specific SSID to be broadcasting via my router.
Netgear is simply the worst company for home and business routers, their CEO should resign and software engineers should be fired!
NG Support? :smileylol:
Thanks for trying to help but your comment is laughable.
LOL.
SnooSnoo wrote:
NG Support? :smileylol:
Thanks for trying to help but your comment is laughable.
LOL.
Looking back at your messages on this community, I can see no sign that you have sought help to fix your problems.
Would you like to give it a whirl?
If so, best not to hitch a ride on the end of a continuing discussion. Start a new conversation and take it from there.
This thread is now near on two months old and going nowhere.
Michael, i have no choice to wait until a new firmware version is released. I live in a pretty large house and my ISP's routers wireless signal strength and processing power is crap. Also i'm not going to use custom firmware from advanced tomato either as i'm skeptical about the security of it's firmware.
I might try and reflash the router with the lastest version this weekend to see if it resolves my issues.
Would be more helpful too to know what exact router model your having problems with. Something to start a new thread and give more details.
Good Luck though.
SnooSnoo wrote:
Michael, i have no choice to wait until a new firmware version is released. I live in a pretty large house and my ISP's routers wireless signal strength and processing power is crap. Also i'm not going to use custom firmware from advanced tomato either as i'm skeptical about the security of it's firmware.
I might try and reflash the router with the lastest version this weekend to see if it resolves my issues.
