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Router constantly needs rebooting - no internal connectivity (just internet)
I've suffered from the flaky wifi with this router (although it's better than it used to be) but that's easy to recognise as all connectivity just stops (and the debug page often shows the router reb...
Interestingly that upgrading to the Tomato firmware has removed ALL the problems I had with the router. It is now rock solid and doesn't need rebooting on a daily basis.
That proves the problem was the shoddy Netgear firmware - even will all the unwanted crud like Disney Circle turned off.
My only hesitation with using Tomato is updates/patches and bugfixes - but it has breathed new life into my router, at least until I upgrade to a new model (which will not be a netgear!)
Firmware
| Hardware Version | R7000 |
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| Firmware Version | V1.0.9.64_10.2.64 |
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| GUI Language Version | V1.0.9.64_2.1.38.1 |
I've already enabled SMBv1 for my NAS drive.
The problem (when it occurs) is between any two devices - for example my ipad won't be able to see my ipcam. Reboot and all works fine. Computer can't see printer - reboot and printout comes straight out. I don't have the right combination of devices to test if this happens on the wired network but it definitely happens on the wired network (both frequencies)
Interestingly that upgrading to the Tomato firmware has removed ALL the problems I had with the router. It is now rock solid and doesn't need rebooting on a daily basis.
That proves the problem was the shoddy Netgear firmware - even will all the unwanted crud like Disney Circle turned off.
My only hesitation with using Tomato is updates/patches and bugfixes - but it has breathed new life into my router, at least until I upgrade to a new model (which will not be a netgear!)
