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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 tried open source firmware and the problem had gone away completely. It had been about 5 days, and no connection drops yet.
Seperately Google devices on your network could be causing the connection dropout issues:. Please read the following post:
https://gizmodo.com/your-chromecast-or-google-home-might-be-screwing-up-you-1822112926/amp
Seperately Google devices on your network could be causing the connection dropout issues:. Please read the following post:
https://gizmodo.com/your-chromecast-or-google-home-might-be-screwing-up-you-1822112926/amp
I have 2 Google Home mini's on the XRWT Vortex (latest) firmware and have had no problems with them. Not sure if this firmware is more robust or if it an interaction with NG firmware that is causing some problems.
Don't see how the G Home dump is any different from p2p packet bursts, which are a routine test for throughput and shouldn't hobble a router. Some routers handle lots of small packets poorly, the stock R7000 is one of them. Others do well, Asus for example. Xwrt-vortex is, as you probably know built around Asus firmware and vice versa, and their excellent GUI. Our xwrt-vortex just sails along, no issues at all. It discovers more than twice as many networks as netgear software, over 50 neighboring networks and never stumbles.
Firmware does have a huge effect, the R7000 hardware seems fine.
Not looking back at this point, Xwrt-vortex works so well.
ENuff wrote:Don't see how the G Home dump is any different from p2p packet bursts, which are a routine test for throughput and shouldn't hobble a router. Some routers handle lots of small packets poorly, the stock R7000 is one of them. Others do well, Asus for example. Xwrt-vortex is, as you probably know built around Asus firmware and vice versa, and their excellent GUI. Our xwrt-vortex just sails along, no issues at all. It discovers more than twice as many networks as netgear software, over 50 neighboring networks and never stumbles.
Firmware does have a huge effect, the R7000 hardware seems fine.
Not looking back at this point, Xwrt-vortex works so well.
Yes, you're absolutely right, the hardware is fine but the NG firmware is a disaster right now. I really don't understand why some of the forum users buy new hardware without trying alternative firmware first. In their perception the router is broke already. Why not flash XWRT-Vortex (one of the best R7000 firmware there is) before throwing away the router.
I received anemail yesterday from Netgear. I have received these in the past a day or two before my router saw the firmware, or I could go on Netgear's support site and manually download the update.
The problems with the firmware were too disruptive to my household, so I purchased a router from another manufacturer. It's been running for 12 days without a single issue and it also fixed a couple of the complaints that I had with the Netgear firmware (e.g the inability to generate a new cert for the VPN and more granular firewall controls). My R7000 is also now running in AP Only mode under the Xwrt-Vortex firmware and moved to an area of my house that had a weak signal. It's been running that code for 6 days, without issue. I don't plan on going back to stock Netgear firmware and I don't see me using or recommending their hardware anytime in the foreseeable future.
Here is the email:
WHY YOU ARE RECEIVING THIS EMAIL: NETGEAR values the security of your network and data so we have released new firmware updates for your WiFi router to enhance your security. To update your router's firmware, use a computer that is connected to your router's network and log in to your router at http://www.routerlogin.net. Select Advanced > Administration, click the Firmware Update or Router Update button, click the Check button, and follow the prompts. If there are no firmware updates available, then no further action is required. To read detailed instructions or watch a video demonstrating the steps, visit How do I update my NETGEAR router's firmware using the Check button in the router's web interface? For more information about the security issues that we have fixed, visit our Security Advisory Page and enter your model number in the Security Advisory Search box, then press Enter. WHAT WE ARE DOING: NETGEAR's mission is to be the innovative leader in connecting the world to the Internet. To achieve this mission, we strive to earn and maintain your trust by delivering products that are secure and by protecting the privacy and security of your data. NETGEAR is constantly on the lookout for both known and unknown threats. Being proactive rather than reactive to emerging security issues is fundamental for product support at NETGEAR.
If you have a security-related support concern, you can contact NETGEAR customer support at techsupport.security@netgear.com.
Your security is important to us. Thank you for being a NETGEAR customer.
