NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
R8000P - DNS issues after firmware update
For some unknown reason, the automatic firmware update did not work on my R8000P router, and I found that I was one version behind at 1.4.1.68. So I manually updated to 1.4.2.84. After the update, ...
I know they're aware of the issue. And I've seen beta fixes for the R6400/R6700 that a Mod sent to a few users.
So I have a feeling its in the works but they don't release any details on ETA's.
Can confirm that downgrading to V1.4.1.68_1.3.28 "fixes" the DNS issue. Fortunately, the security flaw V1.4.2.84_1.3.42 is supposed to fix requires access to the local LAN, so I guess we'll just have to live with that for now. (Of course, anyone who follows INFOSEC news knows there are ways around the "local LAN" issue. Just make sure everyone in your household/office knows to browse safely.)
- My plan is to install a pi-hole and use that for DNS. My current workaround of defining DNS hosts on each machine is silly.
kerryland Pihole works pretty nice. I've got one but its running in a docker container on my server. Love how much it blocks.
Any luck with this, Netgear? I've had several attempts to add this comment... This is my first and will be my last Netgear device. It would appear you cannot afford to hire reasonable talent. I mean, seriously, DNS issues in a router ?! You're kidding me right? Sounds like piston misfires in an engine. Would you buy a car from that manufacturer ?
Fix it !