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qtschlepper
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Dec 23, 2017
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Wi-Fi connection lost with security Firmware V1.0.9.18_1.2.27 patch on R7000

After installing V1.0.9.18_1.2.27 on my R7000 router, I lose WI-Fi connctivity on both the 5 and 2.4 Mhz bands. The hardware Eithernet connections stay active, and otherwise the router behaves normal...
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qtschlepper's avatar
qtschlepper
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Jan 14, 2018

Well in my case I have over 35 wireless devices in my home including a Ring doorbell and several Chromcasts that I rely on for entertainment. So waiting isn't much of an option for me. I picked up an Orbi 3 pack at Costco, added all my MacID (close to 50) addresses and I'll return it after all the smoke clears. Or not.

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kemuri1000
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Feb 03, 2018

Updated to V1.0.9.18_1.2.27 today (20180202) and having the same issues as most people

5GHz and 2.4GHz working on some devices (PC/laptop), however my Galaxy S7 cannot browse.

 

Please fix this immediately! Doesnt this get QA'd? :)