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fstarne
Aspirant
May 24, 2016
Solved

R7000 firmware version 1.0.5.64_1.1.88 released today

New Firmware Version 1.0.5.64_1.1.88 Release Notes  1.   [New Feature] Supports Smart Connect.  2.   [New Feature] Supports the Kwilt app, which can be used to view photos stored on the...
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  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    May 24, 2016

    DwayneW Yes, it should fix it.

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ElaineM
NETGEAR Employee Retired
May 25, 2016

chadashcroft Just a reminder, this release still does not include Arlo Support. So, if you're using that feature you will not see that on this firmware release.

However, feel free to update your firmware using the Update button on the router admin page.

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RMinNJ
Luminary
May 25, 2016

Thanks...can you paraphrase the best firmware update process for me?   As I understand it its something like;

 

a.) update using the update button  or manual update ..

b.) set new firmware to factory defaults

c.) recycle router again

d.) key in all my settings again..

e.) reset again..

 

 

Thanks a bunch

 

 

 

 

  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    May 25, 2016

    RMinNJ You can just simply update firmware, factory reset and then manually key in the settings again.

    • AntonK_58's avatar
      AntonK_58
      Tutor
      May 26, 2016

      Hi,

       

      I'm only modestly technically skilled, so I'd just like to ask for a little clarificationo on the firware update process. Netgear's update instructions (http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/30695) say nothing about a need to reset to factory defaults after the upgrade, thus requiring the user to key in all the settings again.

       

      Can you comment on the on yours (and others) suggestion to reset the router and re-enter settings, in light of Netgear's not mentioning the need to do this?  It's not the end of the world to have to renter the settings, but it's not pleasant either.

       

      Thanks,

      Anton

      • IrvSp's avatar
        IrvSp
        Master
        May 26, 2016

        Generally speaking, it is the best thing to do. Especially true it seems when going from a beta that has a higher number than the official release or to a lower release beta.

         

        I've been doing that for years it seems. Not doing so has caused problems that I discover later.

         

        If going up in official release to a newer one I've not done the reset/reload, but if I encounter problems I do do that. I never use a prior versions saved settings. I usually don't even save the settings as it isn't worth it to me.

         

        Others may have different opinions.