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R7000 & R6400 Vulnerability Note VU#582384
[When I created this post, I wasn't aware of the 2 discussions already on this topic: Two leading Netgear routers are vulnerable to a severe security flaw R7000 Vulnerability Note VU#582384] ...
Hi All,
The Security Advisory for VU 582384 has been updated.
Also, for more information and update see the thread below.
Will the updated firmware wipe out all my settings? The technote says:
"Write down all the settings which you changed from the default values, since you may need to re-enter them manually."
But does it actually wipe them out? And, if so, will backing up the settings w/ my current firmware allow me to successfully restore them after flashing the beta firmware?
I have a pretty large port forwarding and DHCP reservation tables and would need ot set aside considerable time to re-enter everything if I had to.
You should prepare just in case to be able to re-enter your settings manually e.g. if you need to do a factory reset after the upgrade.
I had no problems but then I have a very simple configuration on my R7000.
That's good advice, but I'm really wondering if others have flashed the beta and can confirm that their settings remained intact or, at least, that the new firmware is able to successfully restore settings backed up with the prior firmware.
You guys must have tested this in the lab, yes? Did it work for you?
After update to the beta firmware, I verified that all my settings on the router are intact. The settings I had customized and tuned to my likings are
- Internet Setup
- Wireless Setup
- LAN Setup
- Guest Network
- Device Name
- ReadySHARE Storage
- Wireless Settings
- Port Forwarding
- VPN Service
- Remote Management
I can report all those settings have not been changed.
