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BigItch's avatar
BigItch
Aspirant
Apr 22, 2022

R7960P locks up when you try Disable auto firmware updates

I've been fighting the Firmware DNS issues for months now, but have routinely backed up to an older firmware version that does not have the issues . . . now, the AutoUpdate feature uploads and installs the newest firmware daily, and I have to manually reinstall the old version to function.

 

When I click the "disable" button for the Auto-Update feature, and hit "Apply" - the router locks up and is no longer accessible until I do a power down. . .any suggestions?

4 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 22, 2022

    What Firmware version is currently loaded?
    What browser are you using? 

    • BigItch's avatar
      BigItch
      Aspirant
      Apr 22, 2022

      I'm using the newest version of Chrome . . .Version 100.0.4896.127 (Official Build) (64-bit)

       

      The version that I back up to is v1.4.1.68_1.3.28 because that's the last one I have that doesn't exhibit the DNS issues.

       

      The version that auto-updates is v1.4.3.88_1.3.50 

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Apr 22, 2022

        Does it happen in other browsers as well? 

        I have mine online now however I haven't tried to disable auto updates yet. I use MS Edge to set it up the other day. 

         

        One can enable IPv6 as a work around for DNS issue. I believe I saw some DNS issues yesterday however I'm giving it a bit more time on v.88