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mediatrek
Virtuoso
Mar 25, 2016
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R7500v2 New Firmware v1.0.2.4 (03/25/2016)

There is a new firmware update for the R7500v2 (version v1.0.2.4) that can be applied via the firmware update option via the router’s interface.

However, when notified of the update there are no release notes as to changes/updates in the firmware. In addition, at the time of this posting the firmware is not on the product downloads support page.

What are the release notes or change log for the new firmware?

v1.0.2.4.jpg

 

Firmware
  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    Mar 25, 2016

    Hi mediatrek,

     

    We are currently updating the site and it will be fixed soon.

     

    Below are the release notes.


    1. Fixed the issue that Delete Keyword and Clear List buttons on Block Sites page does not work.
    2. Fixed a SOAP security vulnerability issue.
    3. Fixed the issue that sessions are not invalidated after logout.

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

    Hi mediatrek,

     

    We are currently updating the site and it will be fixed soon.

     

    Below are the release notes.


    1. Fixed the issue that Delete Keyword and Clear List buttons on Block Sites page does not work.
    2. Fixed a SOAP security vulnerability issue.
    3. Fixed the issue that sessions are not invalidated after logout.

    • warbler's avatar
      warbler
      Guide
      Apr 01, 2016

      I have installed the new firmware 1.0.2.4 on my two (2) R7500V2, 1 as a router,  1 as a bridge. I wonder why in the world, Netgear releases a new firmware for fix buttons on a page of Block sites that I personally never used, in addition to some obscure issues of log out and security. There are issues of the firmware that I hope, Netgear will address in a future firmware:

      1. better wifi connectivity for fix constant dropping of connections. This will require new drivers from Qualcomm and Atheros (QCA).

      2. support for ReadyCloud

      3. support for a repeater bridge instead of just a bridge which limits the use of the second router.

      4. there is an issue with "resolving host" either with DHCP and/or DNS which seemed to happen quite often.

       

      The hardware on the R7500V2 seems to real good. It's the firmware that needs improvement.

       

      Thank you ElaineM for your help.

      • ElaineM's avatar
        ElaineM
        NETGEAR Employee Retired
        Apr 04, 2016

        You're welcome. Will pass that along to our engineers.

         

        Have a great day!