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R7000 WIFI drops often on V1.0.11.126_10.2.112, sometimes cannot connect
I have not upgraded my R7000 firmware for maybe a couple of years but decided recently to upgrade to V1.0.11.126_10.2.112 Ever since, my wifi has issues (cannot connect due to authenticaion error...
The argreed up most stable version is the 1.0.9.42 version.
But prior to trying it, try a factory reset and new install. don't use a backup configuration.
I'd start with that first before downgrading as sometimes old settings can cause issues.
Three questions
I have seen a couple of references to factory reset before upgrading. I upgraded to V1.0.11.126_10.2.112 straight from the previous version. Is the reason it is recommended to factory reset first to clear out any old settings that could cause conflicts?
plemans Are you suggesting I factory reset, then reinstall V1.0.11.126_10.2.112 or install 1.0.9.42 ?
-If 1.0.9.42, will I be missing any critical security upgrades (vs V1.0.11.126_10.2.112) ?
If I do a factory reset and turn on VPN, would the current OpenVPN key file no longer work? I have a family member away at school who uses the R7000's VPN to access his files at home.