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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
Star
Jan 13, 2018

I'm not so hot about downgrading my security patches to keep this up and running. But i'm also not so happy about buying new gear to keep up and decommissioning my perfectly good router.

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rogier64
Luminary
Jan 13, 2018

You do not need to buy a new router. Option 1, wait for the new firmware from NG. Option 2, flash an alternative stable firmware.

  • qtschlepper's avatar
    qtschlepper
    Star
    Jan 13, 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.

    • rogier64's avatar
      rogier64
      Luminary
      Jan 14, 2018

      That's a good choice, but not everyone can afford a new router. 

    • kemuri1000's avatar
      kemuri1000
      Aspirant
      Feb 02, 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? :)