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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.
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.
- Thanks, I will give it a try if I can't find out my original factory version.
Try this. reset the router with reset button and flash with new f/w, then reset again and reconfigure the router as if you just took it out of box.
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.
depending on when the router was made, would determine which FW version it shipped with.
To date 15 Plus versions have been released.
