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DLAUS
Aspirant
Jul 08, 2025

RS700 firmware update 1.0.9.6

Hi    After upgrading to 1.0.9.6, something has prevented some of my 2.5ghz devices from being able to connect to wpa2/3 setting when smart connect is enabled.  the only way to resolve was to ...
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MickleH
Tutor
Sep 07, 2025

I am having similar problems with a few of my 2.4GHz devices (Honeywell thermostat, Dyson Air Purifier, and Sony DVD player). I would be willing to install the trial firmware and report back.

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    DarrenM
    Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
    Sep 11, 2025

    Hello MickleH

     

    Did you try reverting to the older firmware?

     

    DarrenM

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      MickleH
      Tutor
      Sep 11, 2025

      Yes,  and i am fully operational again.  No issues. 

      Thank you!

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      MickleH
      Tutor
      Sep 11, 2025

      I just updated my firmware to the trial version. So far, no issues. The previous troublesome devices have connected without any hiccups.