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Unstable after firmware update
I have an R8000 with firmware V1.0.4.68, this is slightly better than 1.0.4.66 and it is here where problem begin
After update to 1.0.4.66 5GHz-2 did not work according to the red sign. (But it seemed to work despite the red signal)
But the basic problem is that the quality has drop significant when streaming. The picture on the TV is (not always) is bad, the picture freezes and start buffering. That never occurred earlier.
So, I have three choices as I see it:
- Wait to an upgrade off the firmware, and hope that the upgraded firmware works better.
- Downgrade to R8000-V1.0.4.62 with all extra work after factory reset
- Buy a new router.
Any recommendations?
And a proposal: Let the user decide what WiFi band that should be included in Smart connect. I would be happy to merge 5GHz-1 and 5GHz-2 be merged and have the 2.4GHz as a stand-alone radio.
But anyway, to have R8000 with firmware V1.0.4.68, gets be frustrated.
8 Replies
You're correct in your options. Its very unfortunate.
If you do downgrade, after its setup, make a backup of the configuration. That way if you do upgrade next time and have issues, you can downgrade back and just restore it. makes it a bit simpler.
One thing I will advise, avoid the .50 firmware. Devices that install that seem to get stuck on it.
Hej
Now have downgrade to V18! Then it is stable and donât buffer videos, telephoneâs etc.
Wife also happy đ.
But I guess its ton of update that it an improvement especially in the security area.
the .28 is a pretty solid version and has a few bug/product fixes. The newer versions got the netgear armor upgrade and that's when it seemed to cause issues
