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R7000 original firmware
Hello, I upgraded my firmware to version v1.0.5.64_1.1.88 a week ago but both WIFI bands kept dropping on all my devices from laptop, tablet, to phones. I then upgraded it to v1.0.5.70_1.1.91 and di...
My friend told me his factory firmware was V1.0.4.30_1.1.67, same as what Inkster said about a stable version. I downgraded from V1.0.5.70 and all my devices (included my ethernet attached) computer are running at full speed just like it was when I took the router out of the box. I am quite happy now, and thanks everyone for your suggestions. I am going to stick with this version until my next hardware upgrade.
Think about it everyone... the factory version was probably the most stable otherwise you would have returned the router within 15 days.
You can from the download support page for the R7000 (http://www.netgear.com/support/product/r7000.aspx#download) get any released Firmware, but depending when built (not always the same as stock in a store) the version will vary.
If you DID NOT manually re-enter your settings you could have a problem, even after reset.
Don't know what you are seeing from the Status page? Do you mean the Advanced Tab, Advanced Home, Internet Port, Show Statistics? If so, which one is showing you the disconnects? Wireless signals or WAN port?
What I'd do is POWER OFF both the modem and router, but before doing that, RESET the router again. Then POWER UP the modem and wait for it to fully come up, then do the same for the Router. Do this with the PC's and devices off, and once the router is up, power those up. Then using a WIRED PC, re-enter manually all your settings. Hopefully this will fix it?
Thanks IRVSP.
After the factory reset, I did enter my settings and not restore from backup. I see the disconnect from the Basic tab and also in the logs in Advance.
I also did turn my modem and router off and waited 1-2 mins for the power to drain to no avail.
I am aware of the download section but don't know which firmware to use. If you or anyone know of a staple firmware please let me know.
The most stable firmware prior to 1.0.5.x is 1.0.4.30, followed by 1.0.4.28. Some people experience issues with 5 GHz on 1.0.4.30. Regardless of which version of 1.0.4.x you downgrade to, you MUST perform a factory reset after installation. The configuration settings are incompatible with 1.0.5.x.
Do you mean on the basic, Home tab the Internet Access shows Disconnected?
Or do you mean the log like this:
[Time synchronized with NTP server] Friday, Jun 17,2016 09:22:57
[Internet connected] IP address: 184.88.9.110, Friday, Jun 17,2016 09:22:56That is normal, some F/W versions show DISCONNECTED immediately before this, doesn't mean much or effect use.
I'm on V1.0.5.70 and it IS stable for me.
