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Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

Netduma-Fraser
NetDuma Partner

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

Do you have any wireless e.g. headphones etc or electrical devices within about 3 feet of the router? If so move it away from those if possible as it can interfere with the signal.
Message 126 of 607

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

No nothing that would interfere. Everything is the same as always. It must be an issue in firmware as nothing has changed.
Message 127 of 607
PEJMAN
Tutor

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

hi!

i wish a security fix for admin loggin through WiFi, is it possible to disabled it forever?

it is very big security issuse to let people outside home area trying get inside my router with some wifi expolit and mess up with settings and  device´s connections and other bad stuffs, remove this option completly please?

Model: XR500|Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
Message 128 of 607
Netduma-Fraser
NetDuma Partner

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

@Dumauser3348493 if you have a look in Settings > Monitoring > Statistics what does status say for WLAN b/g/n?
@PEJMAN I'm not sure I understand, for more security you want to remove the security feature that asks you to log in to the router each time it is accessed?
Message 129 of 607

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

It displays 800m in status
Message 130 of 607
Roy3805
Tutor

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

I had the same issue where my WiFi was giving me horrible speeds and random disconnects. It was on Smart Connect using same SSID’s and I had enable HT160. When doing Speedtest on my iPhone 12 Pro max I can hear coil whine from my router and speeds where 20 down 60 up. I disabled Smart Connect and unchecked enable HT 160 and speeds are back to normal 650 down 600 up and no coil whine. This did not happen on last firmware 108. I also had a problem where QoS Priorities widget wasn’t loading and it said device not found. I tried reverting back to old firmwares and countless Resets and it still didn’t work. My solution was I went in Options and changed retry number from 3 to 5 and rebooted and it’s back working. The best thing to do if you have a problem is to go through the forums and find where people had similar problems and find their solution. You guys have to remember that this is still in BETA and problems are expected. One thing I wish you guys would really fix is the slow menu. Omg this would really be a major fix. Everything seems so sluggish. This has been a problem since the release. Oh and I had one instance where the router completely was unreachable. My computer was showing lan activity but I couldn’t access the router and no internet connectivity. A reboot fixed this and haven’t happened since. Hope this helps someone.
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Netduma-Liam
NetDuma Partner

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

Good job troubleshooting and resolving that!

We are aware that the UI could do with being faster and more responsive, we're working on that for future releases.

Thanks for sharing your experience and resolution.

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PEJMAN
Tutor

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

@Netduma-Fraser 

i meaned:

How to disable access to router management interface via WiFi?

Model: XR500|Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
Message 133 of 607
Roy3805
Tutor

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

I don’t think that’s possible.. if you are talking about on guest WiFi network I think they cannot access the router. But on your personal WiFi everyone is connected to LAN. Only thing I suggest is making a strong login password to the router.
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PEJMAN
Tutor

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

@Roy3805 

it is what i am talking about security vulnerability via wifi, and there is always a exploit program to accsess the router adminstration, why this option is ON to the wild?

is it not enough access adminstration via wired LAN to PC?

Message 135 of 607
Roy3805
Tutor

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

I see what you’re saying now. You want access to the router interface turned off for WiFi and only Wired devices? I’m not sure if there’s an option for that. I would suggest you turn on guest WiFi and connect all of your WiFi devices onto the Guest Network and make sure you have allow guests to see each other and access my local network unchecked. And turn off regular WiFi by unchecking enabled SSID broadcast on both 2.4ghz and 5.0. This should solve your problem.
Message 136 of 607
PEJMAN
Tutor

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

@Roy3805

I see what you’re saying now. You want access to the router interface turned off for WiFi and only Wired devices?

YES

i dont use and never using gust wifi in home. but what i wished to @Netduma-Fraser  is security fix like: turn of butom or uncheck option to this security vulnerability via wifi.

Message 137 of 607
Roy3805
Tutor

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

Or you can always whitelist your devices that you are using on you network and every other device will be blacklisted meaning if the device MAC address is not listed on the whitelist rule you cannot connect to the network. It will be extremely hard to get into your network and making a very strong login username and password will do the trick.

Edit: never mind I don’t see a option to whitelist or blacklist devices. I would suggest making a extremely strong username and password lol
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Nareshak
Star

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

I'm so tired of these random internet drops in random intervals...I upgraded to .120 hoping it would be resolved but still not.. At least I wasn't facing this issue with build .104 so can any of you provide me the link to download .104..Thank you

Message 139 of 607
Netduma-Fraser
NetDuma Partner

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

@Dumauser3348493 Thanks, do you have HT160 enabled as per Roy's comments?
@Roy3805 well done on figuring that out, regarding the slow loading can you clear your web browser cache/cookies, then load each page once, is it faster after that?
@PEJMAN there isn't a way to do that currently, I'm not sure if it's something that will be implemented but maybe @TimChang can take a look at that possibility?
@Nareshak Did you factory reset after upgrading to .120? You can find .104 here? https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-Pro-Gaming-DumaOS-3-0/Latest-firmware-download/m-p/197683...
Message 140 of 607

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

The setting is greyed out and I'm unable to select. Is seems disabled anyway. Not sure whats up.
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Roy3805
Tutor

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

@Dumauser3348493 under advanced wireless settings enable ht160 is grayed out?
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Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

Yes it's greyed out and unselected.
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Netduma-Fraser
NetDuma Partner

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

Can you provide a screenshot of your wireless settings page and the advanced settings page please? You can omit the SSID and password
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Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

Here the screenshots

https://imgur.com/a/fcRbwFI
Message 145 of 607
Roy3805
Tutor

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

I would suggest unchecking the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence and try pressing and holding down the WiFi On/Off button on the router itself and let it turn off and then press and hold to turn it back on and then reboot router and see if that option for Enable HT 160 becomes available.
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Netduma-Fraser
NetDuma Partner

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

Thanks for the screenshots. It might be disabled due to the region but give the above a go and see if it is any better
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V1Z10N
Star

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

Hi @Netduma-Fraser @Netduma_Alex 

I upgraded to .120 from .114,i did the upodate and factory reset as usual,everything is working as intended but now my Geo-Filter does not pick up any servers as apose to .114

Fraser you know im not a noob at this - I removed the device from the Geo-Filter,closed own Call of Duty,checked my Xbox in Device Manager - all is good,added an extra measure and rebooted my router,when it booted up I added the device back to the Geo-Filter,started the game and absolutely nothing comes up,its like Geo-Filter is just taking up space on the XR500,whats the fix for this please gents..?

 

Model: XR500|Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
Message 148 of 607

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

I tried the wifi button an reboot. No dice.
So I've reflashed 108 which was the best firmware for me. That option is still disabled on 108. Gonna speed test now on the old firmware
Message 149 of 607

Re: New Firmware v2.3.2.120 (XR500)

2.4ghz speed are still slow on 108.
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