NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
wcronan75
Sep 06, 2026Follower
R8000 QoS — I replaced the software, and the old behavior came back
I want to share something with other R8000 owners because I spent years assuming this router had simply gotten old. It hadn't. I bought my Nighthawk X6 R8000 years ago, and for roughly the fi...
FURRYe38
Sep 07, 2026Guru - Experienced User
- QoS isn't really needed anymore more. Generally used in lower ISP Speed tiers lower than 1Gb.
- Router is EoL so nothing new in stock FW will be forth comming unless there is some severe security issue. And then, NG may not put anything out.
- Try some 3rd party FW if something could be available.
- Use as you see fit.