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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 20, 2023

New - RS700S Firmware Version 1.0.7.66 Released

New Features: 09/20/2023

  •  WiFi region supports EU, AS/NZ, HK, and UAE

 

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixes the case of security option mismatch when Smart Connect is enabled.
  • Fixes attached device list display error case.
  • Fixes case of unable to set NTP parameter.
  • Fixes WebGUI cases.
  • Fixes case of unable to set 5G/6G to 80MHz successfully.

     

Security Fixes:

 

Download Link: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rs700s

 

Firmware Update Instructions:

To update your product’s firmware, follow the instructions in your product’s user manual. To find your user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/, enter your model number in the search box, and click the Documentation button on the product page.

 

NOTE: Nighthawk app or the routers web page may not report seeing new FW updates. NG may not push this to there auto update services immediately and may activate the newer FW update being seen on there auto update services at a later time. User will have the choice to manually update if you want too.

 

To Manually update FW on the router if this isn't seen on the routers web page:

https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router

 

NOTE: Use a wired PC and web browser to update router FW. If continued problems are seen after a FW update, it's recommended to try a >factory reset and setup from scratch with out loading any saved configurations from backup files.

https://kb.netgear.com/9665/How-do-I-perform-a-factory-reset-on-my-NETGEAR-router

 

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Let us know how it works for you...

5 Replies

  • Hello!

     

    Regarding "WiFi region supports EU, AS/NZ, HK, and UAE" , how does one manually select the region? Or is it automatic? Currently Canada is displayed on my router settings and it is greyed out, so I cannot make any manual selection of the REGION setting

     

     

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User

      What browser are you using? 
      Has a power OFF of the RS for 1 minute along with the ISP modem/ONT then back ON make a change? 

       

      BH_C 

    • BH_C's avatar
      BH_C
      NETGEAR Expert

      For all NETGEAR routers in retail market, including Orbi, we fix the WiFi region for US and Canada, this is to comply the local regulation requirements. For the products sold in other places like in Europe, the users can select the WiFi region.

      • User321's avatar
        User321
        Aspirant
        Thanks for clearing up the issue with fixed region settings!