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firmware update causing my router to die after a day
I have the NightHawk AC3200_R8000.
My router was running R8000-V1.0.1.16-1.0.74 for months, without any issues at all.
Last week we received an email, telling us to update our firmware to fix a security issue.
So I updated to R8000-V1.0.2.46_1.0.97. Now my router stops working after only one day. So for the past 3 days I come home to find no Internet and I have to reboot my router. No, it is not my service or my modem. It will not respond and I have to reboot it. This only started happening after the firmware update.
the update itself went fine, no issues and afterwards everything is working fine.
Thanks for adding the "die after a day" bug Netgear!!!
How about coming up with a good firmware update to fix the last one?
tried those suggestions to no avail. After reading more, it seems most routers including this one have issues with too many wireless clients. Some say 10 or less active at one time is about all most home routers can handle - without having a issue at some point. I'm curious if others agree with this. I have about 15, maybe a couple more. With TV's, iphones, ipads, chromebook, Shield, cameras, etc, it doesn't take much for a faimly of 4 to blow past 10 active wireless devices at the same time.
My fix was to buy the top dog router available, ASUS RT-AC5300 Extreme Tri Band Router. Problem fixed. :)
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Good idea to factory reset after any firmware update. If you haven't you should and config from scratch.
Ok, will try that this weekend. Thanks
If reinstalling factory settings does not work, try replacing firmware V. 4.30 with V. 4.28. That is what fixed my R7000.
I'm having the same issue with version V1.1.2.12 for wnr2000v3. Seems like the magical time of day when I need to reboot is between 7:30-7:45 am.
Go into the Settings section and RESET to factory, reboot, and reconfigure as needed. That should resolve your issue. After doing the reset, mine is back to working normal for months.
This issue has returned. My wifi (both 2.4 and 5 Ghz) die after a few days following a reboot. I did RESET the router and reconfigure, but that now does not help. This router has major bugs that need to be addressed. I'm about to toss this router in the trash and buy another brand.
Anyone else having this issue?
My router current firmware is 1.0.3.4_1.1.2
Nighthawk X6 R8000
