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New - XR700 Firmware Version 1.0.1.50 Released

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New - XR700 Firmware Version 1.0.1.50 Released

Posting this here for forum users in case some haven't see this from last August 2022.

 

Security Fixes: 08/05/2022

  • Fixes security vulnerability issues.
  • (DumaOS 2.0)

For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security/.

 

Firmware Update Instructions:

 

Download Link: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/XR700.aspx#download

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/XR700.aspx#docs.

 

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

 

https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-rout...

 

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.

 

Cooling: Its recommended to install a USB laptop cooler under the router for 24/4 cooling. Helps keep the router cool and helps avoid heat damage to the electronics.

 

 

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Let us know how it works for you...

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FURRYe38
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Re: New - XR700 Firmware Version 1.0.1.50 Released

Test results from a slightly used XR700 from fleabay:

Connected to a CAX80 in modem mode.

Dashboard_MSEdge.png

GeoFilter_MSEdge.png

Windows10x64Pro_Wired_XR700_Over900MpbsSpeedResults_CAX80ModemMode.png

I like having come controls over the internal FAN:

XR700_FanSettings.png

These settings keep the fan ON so the router is cooler.

 

Sliders are at 80% since I'm the only one using the XR700 currently. Not under any stress. 

Just gaming with a xbox series X connected to the 5Ghz radio. 

 

One issue I found, RAXE500 won't connect to the XR700 5Ghz radio in wireless bridge mode. Connects fine on the 2.4Ghz radio. Possible XR700 wifi driver outdated and not compatible between the two. I'll check more into this.

 

Actually found a 60Ghz WiFi USB adatper thats on the way. Will see how this goes though 60Ghz never took off. 

 

 

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Re: New - XR700 Firmware Version 1.0.1.50 Released

Test results from a slightly used XR700 from fleabay:

Connected to a CAX80 in modem mode.

Dashboard_MSEdge.png

GeoFilter_MSEdge.png

Windows10x64Pro_Wired_XR700_Over900MpbsSpeedResults_CAX80ModemMode.png

I like having come controls over the internal FAN:

XR700_FanSettings.png

These settings keep the fan ON so the router is cooler.

 

Sliders are at 80% since I'm the only one using the XR700 currently. Not under any stress. 

Just gaming with a xbox series X connected to the 5Ghz radio. 

 

One issue I found, RAXE500 won't connect to the XR700 5Ghz radio in wireless bridge mode. Connects fine on the 2.4Ghz radio. Possible XR700 wifi driver outdated and not compatible between the two. I'll check more into this.

 

Actually found a 60Ghz WiFi USB adatper thats on the way. Will see how this goes though 60Ghz never took off. 

 

 

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