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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!
Hi Mattias, I was completely done as well. My advice, try XWRT-Vortex firmware before recycling your R7000. I'm pretty sure you won't regret it.
I agree. 3rd party (Vortex) firmware is the way to go. I've just taken my R7000 out of service because I bought new hardware from another vendor, that also runs the Vortex firmware. My R7000 will be placed in another part of my house with the new firmware, either in a 3-dumb-router set up, or in AP-only mode. I haven't decided yet.
FYI, I had alread purchased the other router when I learned about the wrtVortex firmware. It is remarkably better. The interface and options are exactly what I wanted. I didn't realize how dated the stock R7000 GUI was, and I work on Enterprise Wireless all day!
I'm still very angry at Netgear for their (lack of credible) response to this whole problem, but the wrtVortex firmware certainly makes the R7000 acceptable again!
-Brian