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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 just updated to 1.0.9.18 today using the routers onboard automatic update. I was pretty out of date before the update (at least 18 months)
Since updating my connectivity has pretty much gone.
My ISP provides 150mbps down and 15mbps up which is often delivered more like 180mbps down.
Laptop wirelessly connected to the router to do all tests below and all tests were done today.
Before updating testing using Fast.com or speedtest.net resulted in speeds between 145 and 185mbps. Netflix, twitch, youtube, vimeo all stream without buffering at all with no issues.
After updating using the same sites I am able to get 3.5mbps still on the laptop. The router itself doing the check in the QOS detects 97mbps - 130mbps. Trying to do any sort of media streaming results in buffering every few minutes (if that).
Tried the QOS workaround (turning QOS on, updating Database, turning it off) mentioned for the older 1.0.9.12 firmware issues and still get the same speeds, no improvement at all.
I clearly should have checked this forum before applying the updates, I also should have remembered my original firmware update.
Any ideas on what to try next? / what to provide for diagnostics?
It's mind-boggling that the bad code is STILL available for download and installation from Netgear's site!!
Your options are to downgrade to 1.0.7.12 or go with an alternative (3rd party) firmware. Many of us have moved to xwrt-vortex. It's the same code as what runs on ASUS routers.
Don't count on Netgear to fix their screw up any time soon. Take a look at how long this thread has been active.
Your options are to downgrade to 1.0.7.12 or go with an alternative (3rd party) firmware. Many of us have moved to xwrt-vortex. It's the same code as what runs on ASUS routers.
Don't count on Netgear to fix their screw up any time soon. Take a look at how long this thread has been active.
Thanks brianhelman that's kinda what I had already figured. I have a friend here who recommends dd-wrt so I'll likely shift over to that instead.
I just wanted to give Netgear a chance to respond first. I've never seen a firmware update be this bad, I've seen changes of a few mbps but not 145mbps loss. As a developer myself I can appreciate bugs happening, but how this made it off the QA hardware I just don't know
SmoggieDev wrote:Thanks brianhelman that's kinda what I had already figured. I have a friend here who recommends dd-wrt so I'll likely shift over to that instead.
I just wanted to give Netgear a chance to respond first. I've never seen a firmware update be this bad, I've seen changes of a few mbps but not 145mbps loss. As a developer myself I can appreciate bugs happening, but how this made it off the QA hardware I just don't know
I tried DD-WRT Kong version and found it not that stable. Also it has a lot of settings to tweak your router. But if your friend recommends it, you can give it a try. I didn't use Advanced-Tomato. I really like XWRT-Vortex as it is based on AsusWRT. It has a very good GUI and nice features. It is easy to flash and setup but most of all it is super stable.
File a BBB Complaint if you are not happy with the firmware issue.
rogier64 wrote:
SmoggieDev wrote:Thanks brianhelman that's kinda what I had already figured. I have a friend here who recommends dd-wrt so I'll likely shift over to that instead.
I just wanted to give Netgear a chance to respond first. I've never seen a firmware update be this bad, I've seen changes of a few mbps but not 145mbps loss. As a developer myself I can appreciate bugs happening, but how this made it off the QA hardware I just don't know
I tried DD-WRT Kong version and found it not that stable. Also it has a lot of settings to tweak your router. But if your friend recommends it, you can give it a try. I didn't use Advanced-Tomato. I really like XWRT-Vortex as it is based on AsusWRT. It has a very good GUI and nice features. It is easy to flash and setup but most of all it is super stable.
