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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!
Wow, so I read through 23 pages and now I'm blind. I'm only here to add yet another name to this list. I haven't tried the numerous things being discussed here though I have tried some.
Predominently TP-Link smart plugs drop from the 2.4GHz band, Amazon Echos have trouble connecting, though one has trouble connecting to the 5GHz band and actually favours 2.4. Smart devices are sometimes painfully slow to respond. I've had other problems with this router also though I won't go into them here since this thread has become more about the disconnected devices than anything else to do with the 18 FW.
The router was bought a few days ago to replace an ISP one that was having trouble with so many smart devices, tablets and phones being connected to it. This one had a good write up! I never once thought it would actually be a backwards step from a cheap ISP piece of kit.
Anyway Netgear I've posted a rubbish review on Amazon. Not sure I want to go to a third party FW, especially a closed source one so unless in the next few days Netgear fix this issue the router will be sent back as not fit for purpose. Of course if an official fix is forthcoming then I'll add a second star to the Amazon review. If other things are fixed then perhaps my review could reach 3 stars.
If i were you, I'd go ahead and send it back. Holding on to the hopes Netgear is going to fix this problem in the next few days isn't realistic. We've been waiting months. Most are going to 3rd party software, and with the ones that have, I wonder if they are getting good speeds.