XR700 Firmware Version 1.0.1.36 Issues

[thatmyles]

I'm having Wi-Fi stability issues on the lastest firmware on my XR700. Downgrading to v1.0.1.34 fixes these issues. I noticed this first with my TP-Link smart switch when it refused to connect to the network after the upgrade. I figured it might be Smart Connect not auto switching to the correct network, so I figured I'd set up a guest network and use that with the smart switch. When I enabled the guest network, that network refused to provide an internet connection and degraded my regular network and started dropping connection with my iPhone 12 Pro. There's definitely something buggy with v1.0.1.36

I'm happy to help troubleshoot this release. I hope this feedback helps.

[Netduma-Fraser]

That's odd because .36 only included security fixes so nothing to do with WiFi. Did you do a factory reset after upgrading? It is generally recommended to do so as it could bring over old low level code from the previous version which could interact and cause issues on the new version.

[thatmyles]

I did do a factory reset and multiple reboots. The issue persisted. I'll try another upgrade and round of testing again this week.

[Netduma-Fraser]

Have you tried the beta firmware to see if it is an issue there also? https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-Pro-Gaming-DumaOS-3-0/bd-p/en-home-beta-npg-duma

[thatmyles]

I have not. I'll give the new 3.0 beta a try first. Thanks