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Martycp
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Feb 17, 2018
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R8500 Firmware Version 1.0.2.116

Don't upgrade to the latest firmware version 1.0.2.116 for R8500. I have 2 external HDD connected for network storage and when i upgraded to 1.0.2.116, the router didn't recognise i had anything plug...
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    JamesGL
    Feb 23, 2018

    Hi Martycp,

     

    Upgrade the firmware and then reset the router. Configure it manually after the reset.

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JamesGL
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Feb 23, 2018

Hi Martycp,

 

Upgrade the firmware and then reset the router. Configure it manually after the reset.

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    JamesGL
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Feb 27, 2018

    Hi Martycp,

     

    We’d greatly appreciate hearing your feedback letting us know if you need further assistance.