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New - XR1000v1 Firmware Version 1.0.0.74 Hot Fix Released
Security Fixes: 06/21/2024
- This firmware addresses security vulnerabilities. For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security.
NOTE: This FW is for Version 1 of the XR1000 gaming router line. This version of FW is NOT compatible with hardware Version 2 of the XR1000 router series product line. The label under the router should display a XR1000 v2 or version 2 text information on the label for a version 2 XR1000. Version 1 XR1000 will not display a version number text on the label.
Download Link:
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/xr1000.aspx#download
Firmware Update Instructions:
- To update your router’s firmware, follow the instructions in your router’s user manual. To view your router’s user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/XR1000.aspx#docs
- https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router
NOTE: It's recommended to factory reset and setup from scratch after applying this FW update.
NOTE: Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200
Adjust IP range as needed if you have more than 100 devices.
Be sure to make a backup configuration to file after the router as been setup:
Saves time if a factory reset is needed.
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After updating and reboot, screen hung on redirect. After waiting 10mins, I went to the router home address and tried to log back in. After entering user/pw, the router threw this error:
Tried just turning the router off and back on and got same result. Decided to factory reset, and I got a partial wizard that allowed me to set things up at least. Then the redirect threw this error again.
I now cannot get into the router to modify any settings, and apparently factory reset doesn't restore the firmware version. Been on hold with 24/7 support in queue for over 30 mins now. I guess at least I have internet access and the wi-fi setup worked so I have that too. But outside of that I can't set ANYTHING else. This is thoroughly disappointing!!
Edit: Confirmed I used the correct firmware for my router version. Attempted login using a private browsing window and no errors. Something changed in the firmware versions that one of my browser extensions was blocking and wouldn't open in a regular window. Am able to access all settings now. 😊
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So had my XR1000v1 online for 6 days plus and working good:
First speed test thru Connection Benchmark didn't get a good test so 2nd test try did:
Seems like maybe NTP and Time Zone issues maybe fixed on this version of FW:
After updating and reboot, screen hung on redirect. After waiting 10mins, I went to the router home address and tried to log back in. After entering user/pw, the router threw this error:
Tried just turning the router off and back on and got same result. Decided to factory reset, and I got a partial wizard that allowed me to set things up at least. Then the redirect threw this error again.
I now cannot get into the router to modify any settings, and apparently factory reset doesn't restore the firmware version. Been on hold with 24/7 support in queue for over 30 mins now. I guess at least I have internet access and the wi-fi setup worked so I have that too. But outside of that I can't set ANYTHING else. This is thoroughly disappointing!!
Edit: Confirmed I used the correct firmware for my router version. Attempted login using a private browsing window and no errors. Something changed in the firmware versions that one of my browser extensions was blocking and wouldn't open in a regular window. Am able to access all settings now. 😊
I set up mine using MS Edge browser after I factory reset mine. Try this browser or Firefox?
Be sure to clear out all browser caches before entering the setup wizard page.
Also try a different PC or laptop.
I might disconnect all other devices from the back of the router accept for the one wired PC while factory resetting the router then setup from scratch.
- Great to hear you got it sorted, thanks for posting your solution!
Glad you got it working. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡
