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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 03, 2024

New - R8000 Firmware Version 1.0.4.88 Released - Hot Fix

Security Fixes: 06/03/2024


Download Link:

https://www.netgear.com/support/product/r8000.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/R8000.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-router

 

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

 

 

Let us know how it works for you...

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  • I had a problem where whenever I went in to change a connected device setting, for example, device priority or name, and clicked the Apply button, the admin page timed out, and i couldn't login again until I had restarted the router. Any changes I had made were lost. I have about 32 devices connected.

     

    I hoped downloading this version of the firmware would fix the issue, but it doesn't.

     

    I have no problem editing any of the other pages, DHCP Ip address reservation, or Dynamic QoS (which I have now turned off).

     

     

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User

      Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?

      • DLQ's avatar
        DLQ
        Aspirant

        No, I haven't done a factory reset and reconfiguration. Is that the best option when applying these patches?