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DirtyWilly
Aug 20, 2021Star
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...
DirtyWilly
Jan 06, 2022Star
I started this post and gave up waiting on Netgear.
V1.0.2.144 was unstable and crashing the router a few times a week
V1.0.2.154 has the DNS issue loading sites
V1.0.2.156 has the DNS issue loading sites
I ended up buying the newly released ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000. So far so good.
weblee
Jan 07, 2022Guide
DirtyWilly wrote:I started this post and gave up waiting on Netgear.
V1.0.2.144 was unstable and crashing the router a few times a week
V1.0.2.154 has the DNS issue loading sites
V1.0.2.156 has the DNS issue loading sites
I ended up buying the newly released ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000. So far so good.
Im looking at an ASUS model as well - got a new job and how you are configured to work from home is a big deal to them. You have a choice of several approved cablemodem/router combos (that surprised me), an approved router list and approved firewall/IDS if you keep your current legacy config.
you just cant win
- DirtyWillyJan 07, 2022Star
I WFH as well so a stable home connection is important. However, I do enjoy gaming and it tends to dictate my hardware choices. The Asus has a dedicated LAN port just for gaming, takes priority over all network traffic among other updated packed-features.
- CaledonKenMar 15, 2022Star
Any posters on this thread that were having DNS issues with the previous firmware releases, have you tried version 158? Do the issues still persist?
- SSP2020Mar 15, 2022Guide
I'm still using V1.0.2.144 and not upgraded to V1.0.2.158 as I don't want to Screw my work from Home.
if anyone upgraded please share the Experience.