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R7000 v1.0.5.48 breaks 5G in Operation Mode:Access Point
Updated firmware to latest version (R7000-V1.0.5.48_1.1.79) and the 5Ghz radio was no longer working for main and guest networks. The 2.4 GHz radios seemed to still be working properly. I did not s...
After the factory reset, make sure to re-enter the setup parameters manually, do NOT restore from backup, that appears to be incompatible as well.
If you want to use again the latest firmware then try resetting it after that update and see if that works.
After the factory reset, make sure to re-enter the setup parameters manually, do NOT restore from backup, that appears to be incompatible as well.
Thanks I did try this and it seemed to work. It hasn't baked in for days to where I am comfortable with this, but so far it seems to work and the 5GHz radio broadcast is staying on. Also, thanks for warning me about the backup as I would have normally tried this as I always backup up before a firmware upgrade and then again after and save all versions just in case. Since I am in AP mode, I don't have this super customized like my router so putting all the setting back was manageable but nevertheless a pain.
So is anyone saying this is a confirmed bug and if this will be addressed in next firmware?
The Bug is netgear won't make the firmware clear all user settings when upgrading. This would eliminate most of the problems. This is nothing new it's been debated since I've been a member of this forum. The back-up should print a copy only, using a backup is like sharing a needle with Charlie Sheen.
This could all be resolved in a simple statement included with each release.
While a factory default is not required IF you experience ANY problems you should
1 reset to defaults
2 reinstall FW
3 enter your settings manually.
I would add that it is more important to reset to factory defaults AFTER changing firmware. Resetting to defaults before means that default settings are inherited by the new firmware, and it may mis-interpret those default settings.
