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New - RS700S Firmware Version 1.0.9.6 Released

New Features and Enhancements: 7/07/2025

  • Added a WiFi radio on/off function.
  • Address Reservation on LAN Setup now allows multiple entries with the same Device Name.
  • The Internet LED now blinks when there is traffic coming through the Internet port.
  • Added Singapore CLS Level 1 support.

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed various security issues.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause slow internet upload speeds when the router is connected to some fiber internet service ONTs.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent remote office VPN connections from passing through the router.
  • Fixed an issue with the Access Control function that could block some devices automatically after managing the settings from the router’s web user interface.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the DHCP server to assign the same IP address to multiple clients.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent some WiFi 7 clients from connecting using WiFi 7 on certain bands.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent BT TV streaming from working.
  • Fixed a 5GHz WiFi connectivity issue.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented IPv6 DHCP connections from working in some cases.

 

Download Link: 

https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rs700/#download

 

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. 

 

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

 

After setting up from scratch and the system is working well, be sure to save a new backup configuration to file for safe keeping and save time if another factory reset needs to be done. Saves time here:
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router

 

Let us know how it works for you...For more information, problems or issues found, please make a new post in the forums detailing your experiences. We'll help you out there.

 

Thank you. 

This article applies to:

  • Wireless BE Router Nighthawk (WiFi 7) (2)
  • RS700
  • RS700S
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