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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 have been testing the latest FW from netgear for 24 hours and so far no disconnects.
What version is it that you are testing?
aabshire wrote:I have been testing the latest FW from netgear for 24 hours and so far no disconnects.
Update
FW version 1.0.9.10_1.2.21 that I rolled back to three days ago still ok, no drops.
What I meant to add after my last post is that, OK I'm up and running but having to use outdated firmware because Netgear messed up is not acceptable. Neither is having to scrabble around for a fix with no support from the company. I'm nervous about updating the FW when, or if, they release a fix. How can I trust that it won't have other undiscovered bugs?
I think either another Router or third party software will be my route. Netgear, you've lost me.
While I have empathy for all those with problem, I am basically not having any? Just want to add that to all the negative comments, as I'm sure there are others like me. Also to give hope to all that these V1.0.9.xx flashes don't damage the h/w, at leat not mine.
I do have one semi-serious problem. Windows 10's NET VIEW and the R7000 router do not get along. W10 dropped SMB v1.0 from the OS (unless already there and in use) but it appears that the NG firmware needs that to communicate with W10... not proven but it appears to be the case.
I have used ALL versions of V1.0.9.xx and gone back and forth with them working on the NET VIEW problem, but with all these flashes I've NOT experienced on drop on either the 2.4 or 5 Ghz channels.
My R7000 is OLD... I got it basically when it first came out, and it has gone through many firmware upgrades. I don't recall and 'real' problems with it either. I have never reloaded settings from and older (or newer flash) and not every time have I done RESETS either. I do after every flash LOOK at the settings and see if new or changed one have happened though.
Maybe I don't use it fully though. I have a limited number of devices that connect to it (unless relatives or friends are in the home):
- A Smart TV when on (5Ghz)
- FireTV Stick, always on, 2.4Ghz
- 2 iPad Pro's, 1 2.4Ghz, the other 5Ghz
- 1 1GB wired PC on most of the time.
- 1 AC Wireless PC (NG AC1200 device), 5Ghz
- Amazon Echo, 5Ghz
- 2 PC's rarely on, 1 wired, 1 wireless 2.4Ghz
- Various iPad's, Nintendo devices, iPhones, etc, when friends and relatives connect to the R7000
NOT 1 report of any drops, ever.
Note: 3 of the PC's have RESERVED IP Addresses.
I guess all I'm trying to say there are people out there with no problems. This is basically a 'support' forum and you'd expect to see such reports here. Yes, I agree, there are many more than one would expect. However using a router with the numerous combination of setting and attached devices, as well as environments could have a partial hand in the problem and hard to test.
