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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 17, 2021

New firmware (V1.0.2.80) for the R7800

Some people here have reported problems with the V1.0.2.78 firmware on the R7800.   The browser graphical user interface (GUI) and the Genie for Windows tell me that there is now a V1.0.2.80 avai...
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paillassou
Apprentice
Jan 19, 2021
NETGEAR R7800 FIRMWARE v1.0.2.80 issues

Netgear R7800 Firmware v1.0.2.80 contains BUGS

EXACLTLY SAME PROBLEMS and random REBOOT !!!

with firmware v1.0.2.74 or v1.0.2.76 or v1.0.2.78

 

R7800 reboots randomly after boot up .... works 2 minutes and reboot...


WIFI drops in AP MODE / unable to use AP MODE


R7800 v1.0.2.80 firmware always contains BUGS ...

 

Even with fresh and clean install :
Reset the router = push reset button for 10s... Still the same problem.

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/NETGEAR-R7800-FIRMWARE-v1-0-2-80-issues/m-p/2041720/highlight/true#M181386

DO NOT UPDATE FIRMWARE v1.0.2.80 R7800

 

Back to firmware v1.0.2.68 and everything is OK again...

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JayboH
Apprentice
Jan 19, 2021

I like holding it in for over half a minute.

 

Works great in router mode.  Upgrade without worry.