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FreddieS
Feb 15, 2025Apprentice
Xr1000 V2 having DNS issues and unable to connect to websites
I just bought this router and i am having some series issues. I have updated to the latest firmware and did all the suggested things. Is anyone else having these issues and has anyone fixed it? I ha...
Netduma-Fraser
Feb 27, 2025NetDuma Partner
After looking into it personally a bit more I would say it's highly likely to be a cloud update. As far as I can tell NG have auto updated people to the mentioned firmware version there (we originally completed the DumaOS changes for that a very long time ago) but didn't mention they were doing it and so I think it's trying to use a cloud update it can't use or isn't using the one it should now be using. I've given my findings to the team so it should hopefully be a quick update once they identify the specific cause.
robturpin
Feb 28, 2025Apprentice
That sounds very plausible and I hope that it does indeed get fixed very soon.
Just fyi, I experienced the issue while still on the older firmware and others above were effected using the latest firmware, in case that matters at all.
If it does turn out to be NetGear's fault, then they really need to take a hard look into how they test and roll out these things as they obviously impact many customers and we've all wasted how many hours and effort troubleshooting something that should have never happened in the first place!
If a CEO of a large corporation brought down or cause their network to lag like they have done, he'd be fired! I've actually seen it happen. They need to be more accountable and for something like this give their customers a direct line to their support even after their products warranty period has expired. Especially if they themselves broke it.
- FreddieSMar 01, 2025Apprentice
So Far new Router Different company, no issues.
- MrGrumpyMar 01, 2025Star
Here also. As the internet is “back up and running” with the Virgin router, I am prepared to wait for a firmware update, before consigning the NH to the recycle bin!
- Netduma-FraserMar 02, 2025NetDuma PartnerThe team did push an update on Friday which may have fixed this if you'd like to try again
- FreddieSMar 02, 2025Apprentice
is the update through the router or through the latest firmware update on the forums? Thanks.
- Netduma-FraserMar 02, 2025NetDuma PartnerIt's a cloud update so you don't need to do anything but give the router a reboot just to ensure it downloads the latest cloud
- MrGrumpyMar 02, 2025Star
I'm game....but it's evening over here in Blighty, so it will be later this week. I did however notice that the full download has changed on the website.....
from: XR1000v2-V1.1.0.22_2.1.34_HOTFIX.chk dated 21/06/2024
to: XR1000v2-V1.1.0.22_2.1.34.chk dated 25/02/2025
so it looks like NG have been up to something!
- robturpinMar 03, 2025Apprentice
See, this is what both scares and angers me - that NG can remotely effect my router without my knowledge or consent.
I mean yeah it's good IF they're updating urgent security issues I guess, but it's NOT good if/when they fail and cause disruptions in my internet access WITHOUT even notifying me!
- MrGrumpyMar 03, 2025Star
Has anybody attempted this “update” yet? And if so, has it resolved the DNS problem?
- robturpinMar 03, 2025Apprentice
I just updated to firmware XR1000V2 1.1.0.22_2.1.34 and I had the time out issue not even 15 minutes later.
Problem still exists, and it definitely only happens when using the NetGear XR1000.