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Netgear R7800 Firmware 1.0.2.78
Netgear R7800 Firmware 1.0.2.78 EXACLTLY SAME PROBLEMS WITH v1.0.2.74 / v1.0.2.76 / v1.0.2.78 Router reboots randomly Wifi drops in AP MODE / unable to use AP MODE R7800 v1.0.2.78 firmware al...
Thanks... But... It's EXACLTLY
WHAT I've DONE ...
... and (with my bad English - I'm French) it's exactly what I've explain in my previous post...
WHAT I've DONE ...
... and (with my bad English - I'm French) it's exactly what I've explain in my previous post...
The fact I even have to do that indicates a problem with their software anyway. I never had to do that in the past.
I'm having the same issue. WIFI signal drops randomly after I updated to 1.0.2.78. I am currently on 1.0.2.68 as that was the stable version that worked for me to roll back to. I have had zero problems after going back to .68.
Based on other forums and these, 1.0.2.78 is unstable and causing problems. Don't update to it!
I'm using router mode FYI but I would assume it would be the same for AP mode in WIFI.When rollling back to a previous firmware version, any idea on what to do when you get this error: Please assign the correct file. The file format is *.img
When going to the product download page, .chk files are what comes in the compressed file.
I hate this.
RedHere wrote:
When rollling back to a previous firmware version, any idea on what to do when you get this error: Please assign the correct file. The file format is *.img
Firmware for the R7800 always comes as an .img file. If you have got something else, it isn't for the R7800.
Netgear does use .chk files, but not for the R7800.
R7800 Firmware Version 1.0.2.78 | Answer | NETGEAR Support
You cannot use firmware for one device on different hardware.
- Excuse my typo. I meant to put R7000.
I've gone to the correct product page and selected another "stable" firmware version only to be met with the aforementioned error message. This thread may be for a different model but my issue is the same.
RedHere wrote:
Excuse my typo. I meant to put R7000.Always helps to know what we are talking about. That's a different device.
This conversation is all about the R7800. You might do better to start your own question and not hitch a ride on the end of something completely different.
The firmware on the support pages for the R7000 will also come in the right flavour.
Download the zip file, extract the firmware (a .chk file) and install it:
How do I manually upgrade firmware to my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
If the zip file contains something else, then you have the wrong download.
- I do understand that this thread is for a different device but I'm experiencing the same wifi drops stated after applying this 1.2.0.76 firmware update.
As a result, I have gone to the downloads page for my R700 device and downloaded the 1.0.2.68 firmware and attempted to roll back to that version following the same steps outlined in the link you've provided but was met with the error message of needing an .img when the download give a .chk. (I've even reset my device)
I went further to see of that issue had a thread (which there is more than one) but it offered no solution.
Please excuse the fact that I commented on a thread that doesn't pair exactly with my device but a solution is all I'm seeking to get stable wifi back to my home.
RedHere wrote:
As a result, I have gone to the downloads page for my R700 device and downloaded the 1.0.2.68 firmware ....There is no 1.0.2.68 for the R7000. (No idea what the R700 might be.)
Nighthawk R7000 | AC1900 Smart WiFi Router | NETGEAR Support
So I have no idea what you are playing with or where you found it.
The solution is to stop running broken firmware and getting broken updates from the vendor.
Solution: Install DD-WRT and say good bye to the broken Netgear firmware story.See: https://dd-wrt.com/support/router-database/?model=R7800_v1
