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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 03, 2024

New - R8000 Firmware Version 1.0.4.88 Released - Hot Fix

Security Fixes: 06/03/2024 This firmware addresses security vulnerabilities. For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security Download Link:...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 20, 2024

Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?

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DLQ
Aspirant
Sep 20, 2024

No, I haven't done a factory reset and reconfiguration. Is that the best option when applying these patches?

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 20, 2024

    Only if one runs in to problems that can' be solved by other means. Kind of last resort. 

    I plan on loading my R8000 up and checking this out. 

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Sep 20, 2024

      So far I've been able to change a device name. Router was loaded with v.76 and had been factory reset prior so when I connected it, I had to complete the setup wizard. I only had one device connected, a ethernet connected PC. Set a IP address reservation and then changed the name. MS Edge in Windows 11 Pro x64. 

      I applied the v.88 FW and allowed it to be processed. After it was completed, I change the PC name again and applied the change successfully. No special characters or spaces used in the device name. Only a one dash (-).

       

      Hoping yours will work after the reset.