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QQ2222
Aspirant
Oct 31, 2021

R8000P firmware update issue

I believe the router is compromised since it has been uploading 100GB data every day for past several days.  I was trying to upgrade firmware V1.4.1.50_1.3.10 to the latest one. But there seems no w...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 31, 2021

I'd start by changing your ssid/password.

Then slowly add devices back in. 

You might be surprised at whats using data

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    QQ2222
    Aspirant
    Nov 03, 2021

    I did everything you said. Still firmware wont update and DOS attack is happening. This is well know issue as discussed already on the forum. The only solution is replacement.