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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 was having to reboot at least once a day, amost so regularily that I could have set my sundial to it. Sometimes I had to reboot twise a day.
I was extremely excited to see this update and Netgear having fixed memory leaks which could cause a hang.
I followed the install instructions, rebooting before I updated and then just had it download and update the firmware late yesterday.
Well lo and behold, we have already had to reboot it once today. Not the same time as usual, so probably a different mechanism, or they changed something to move the time.
If only there were a way to provide debugging/logging feedback to Netgear.
Being a firmware developer myself, I understand how hard it can be to fix problems like this.
I'll monitor for changes and look for yet another update. Perhaps the next one will be golden.
Back on .42 and the issues I was having have been resolved... no reboots, no disconnects and inability to reconnect to the network has disappeared.
Whilst it is obviously good for you that your router is back to its former self, potentially, it could be security compromised because it won't have the latest security fixes. I guess it's trying to strike a balance, a stable router or running out of date firmware with potential security holes. Just make sure you've got decent anti-virus etc.
It is 6 yrs old and Made In China
I totally agree with you.. I try to keep all my devices with the latest firmware, including this router, for the very reasons you outline. Unfortunately, like others, the firmwares after .42 have been nothing but problems for me and I have no idea why.
If the firmware makes my internet useless, it doesn't matter if it fixes security issues or not .
It is unforunate that Netgear is unresponsive to firmware issues that they create unless you pay them for support after 90 days.
I'd actually be really interested to know when Netgear switched production of the R7000 from China to Vietnam and whether or not ultimately, this has had an effect on the success or failure of firmware updates.