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Feedback for R7000 New firmware 1.0.9.18
Hi All,
Please post here for any update/issue related to the latest firmware 1.0.9.18.
You should review this and maybe revert back to this recommended version of FW:
Alfikwrote:I've looked here again after a while and I can't belive the problem is still not solved....
Since I've flashed Tomato a few weeks ago I've forgotten that I have a router- it's working perfectly getting dust because i do not touch it at all :-)...
Parental control works perfectly, 0 drops, strong signal - save your time and do a similar thing!
I'd like to add another "me too" to the group with a bit more information about my setup, as it has been working for the last 24 hours without issue. Since the last update, I would be lucky to go 4 hours without having a Wireless issue.
Having updated the firmware a couple of days ago, I remember reading a post about turning QoS on and off (with a reboot between changes) to clear the database. I had to do this earlier in the year as well when the Router kept dropping wired connections. After that, I did a complete reset of the Router by holding down the reset button in the back for 10 seconds. I then entered all the wireless information again (separate 2.4 and 5GHz SSIDs and Guest networked turned on for each band as well). I did this twice, as the first time, I did it, I was running an older version of the f/w. I also went out and bought an ASUS RT-AC86U as a backup in case things don't improve.
The wireless is working today, and fingers crossed it will continue to work. If not, then it's goodbye to Netgear, and I'll take my chances with Asus. I'll update this post if the problem comes back.
Looks like I spoke too soon. My 5GHz network dropped after about 28 hours. I temporarily switched some of my devices over to 2.4Ghz , which is working at the moment.
It looks like it's time to switch to a new Asus router. I may come back later to see if this is resolved, but I just can't afford the downtime in my personal and professional life. This is my 2nd Netgear Router that I've had to abandon after the WNDR3700 had wireless issues a few years ago as well. As much as I believed in the old Bay Networks/Nortel company, I just can't support being a Beta tester for a production router for a company that has this clear lack of understanding of customer care and support.
Wrocky wrote:I'd like to add another "me too" to the group with a bit more information about my setup, as it has been working for the last 24 hours without issue. Since the last update, I would be lucky to go 4 hours without having a Wireless issue.
Having updated the firmware a couple of days ago, I remember reading a post about turning QoS on and off (with a reboot between changes) to clear the database. I had to do this earlier in the year as well when the Router kept dropping wired connections. After that, I did a complete reset of the Router by holding down the reset button in the back for 10 seconds. I then entered all the wireless information again (separate 2.4 and 5GHz SSIDs and Guest networked turned on for each band as well). I did this twice, as the first time, I did it, I was running an older version of the f/w. I also went out and bought an ASUS RT-AC86U as a backup in case things don't improve.
The wireless is working today, and fingers crossed it will continue to work. If not, then it's goodbye to Netgear, and I'll take my chances with Asus. I'll update this post if the problem comes back.