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R8500 Latest Firmware Version V1.0.2.154 Broke DNS!
Hello, the latest firmware version V1.0.2.154 for the R8500 router appears to have broken DNS! I have to refresh pages multiple times to get them to load. Attached is the most common error. DNS_PR...
Will Netgear ever fix this? I have to decide whether to buy a new router from a company that addresses issues on a timely basis.
Doesn't look like it. Users seem to need to revert FW to 144 to fix it for now:
Fixes don't come over night and do take time. Happens with all router mfrs.
robberdobber wrote:
Will Netgear ever fix this? I have to decide whether to buy a new router from a company that addresses issues on a timely basis.
I have reverted - however the updates show to address security issues which could make me vulnerable.
Contact NG support and open a support ticket and let them know what your seeing.