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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 13, 2021

New fiirmware for R7800

The Windows desktop Genie tells me that there is new firmware for the R7800. Going from 1.0.2.82 to 1.0.2.84.   This firmware has not landed on the support pages for the R7800.   Nighthawk X4...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 13, 2021

Enhancements:

  • Ookla speedtest optimazation. 

Security Fixes:

  • Fixes security vulnerabilities.

For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security.

Download Link: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/R7800/R7800-V1.0.2.84.zip

Firmware Update Instructions:

To update your router’s firmware, follow the instructions in your router’s user manual. To view your router’s user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/R7800.aspx#docs.

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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 13, 2021
FURRYe38 wrote:

Enhancements:

  • Ookla speedtest optimazation. 

Oh dear. Someone at Netgear needs to dig out their spiel chequer.