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Which is the most reliable firmware for XR500 and the best firmware update method?

GregMora
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Which is the most reliable firmware for XR500 and the best firmware update method?

Just like the title says: Which is the most reliable firmware for XR500 and the best firmware update method?

 

I just un-brick my XR500 router, firmware got corrupted unexpectely (I didn't interrupt its previuos update, everything worked well but suddenly got corrupted).

I flashed to the old XR500-V2.0.0.28 using Tftpd64 app via fixed IP address method.

 

I know I should update its firmware for better performance, but I would like to know... which method is the more reliable and what firmware you guys find stable.

 

Thanks in advance for your input!

Model: XR500|Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
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FURRYe38
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Re: Which is the most reliable firmware for XR500 and the best firmware update method?

I have v56 loaded on my 450. Haven't seen any major issues. Those that have seen issues, v.32 seems to be a good working version as well. 

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FURRYe38
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Re: Which is the most reliable firmware for XR500 and the best firmware update method?

I have v56 loaded on my 450. Haven't seen any major issues. Those that have seen issues, v.32 seems to be a good working version as well. 

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GregMora
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Re: Which is the most reliable firmware for XR500 and the best firmware update method?

Awesome.

 

I update to v.56 (Ping Assist is a great feature), following XR500 Manual,  Manual Firmware Update to the very detail, made the update without any interruptions (dedicated webrowser, wired connection) reboot it normally, I reboot it again from the DumaOS and works.

 

Once again Thanks Ferry!

 

This picture describes in a nutshell updating my router: https://i.imgur.com/4SmAdIL.jpg

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FURRYe38
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Re: Which is the most reliable firmware for XR500 and the best firmware update method?

Enjoy. Smiley Wink

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