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New R7000 Firmware Version 1.0.11.100
It's been a while but finally NG has released a new firmware for R7000! :smileyhappy: R7000 Firmware V1.0.11.100_10.2.100 Download: https://kb.netgear.com/000061805/R7000-Firmware-Version-1-0...
I have put the R7000 into use, I set up the router brand new as in from a factory default setup and all has gone well. So far no problems I renamed the respective SSIDs to what the devices were connected to from the Airport Extreme, and everything reconnected, in fact, the Alexa routine that exictues at 4PM turned on the light as expected.
There was only one minor issue, and I don't think it's really an issue. The 1.0.1.100 firmware was not detected by the automatic firmware updater built into the router. However, since the computer is hard wired to the router via a gigabit switch i updated that way, and all seems to be working.
As I mentioned, performance wise, I haven't had a lot of problems, it's always been consumer vs enterprise for me when it comes to routers, wanting something in between so i have control over just about anything.. If this doesn't work out long term, i'll go back to the Airport Extreme and look at something different down the road. Also, one thing I do like about the Nighthawk is, I do have the option, to voice control it with Alexa, not sure if it works with google home or not.
P.S. I am typing this post with the R7000 powering the network.
iFrog wrote:
There was only one minor issue, and I don't think it's really an issue. The 1.0.1.100 firmware was not detected by the automatic firmware updater built into the router. However, since the computer is hard wired to the router via a gigabit switch i updated that way, and all seems to be working.
As Portwey84 says, this is a well known issue. It actually has a purpose. Netgear, and other outfits that deliver on-line updates, think Microsoft, like to stagger delivery.
Netgear regularly puts updates on the support pages before they hit the update FTP server that feeds the "check for updates" feature.
This has a couple of benefits, first it doesn't men that everyone tries to update at the same time. It also means that the people who keep their eye on the support pages get them first. Then if the sky falls in and it proves to be broken firmware Netgear can keep the release off the FTP server.
Even if you do find an update with the automated system, experienced users prefer the approach that you took. Download the firmware and update manually.
I wanted to let everyone know that I fixed the phone's wifi issue I toggled wifi off and back on, when the phone reconnected the speed was back, so it may have had something get stuck after changing the routers.
Also, I usually flash the way already discussed here, the automatic check is just a convenience . Usually works well, but hard wired is just that extra insurance of success. So, I want to end the post for now saying I've had a successful change over. I haven't rebooted my network in a while, but overall it feels a bit snappier with the nighthawk vs airport, though neither one are a slouch.