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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.
Time to try 3rd party firmware? How about Xvortex?
I'm on V1.0.5.70 and it IS stable for me too.
I wonder why the new firmware works for some but not others?
I should have known better not to upgrade from factory, it never works for me...
Now, I can't even ask NetGear for help without paying them $70 for support when all I wanted to know was the version of firmware my router came with when I bought it. Why is that so dificult to get?
I have a friend who bought the same router a few weeks ago on my recommendation and he is happy with the factory firmware. I will post that version when I hear from him.
I should have spend a little more on an Asus, the review on CNet was misleading for the NightHawk!!