Nighthawk R7000 Updated to Firmware Version: V1.0.8.34

[RW_MP]

My Nighthawk R7000 AC1900 Dual Band WIFI just updated to Firmware Version: V1.0.8.34_1.2.15.  I used the process  Router Update, Check for new version from the Internet.

Where can I find the release notes for V1.0.8.34?

There seems to be a new Router Auto Firmware Update option.
What is the mechanism for the auto update?

Do I get a message giving me an option when the update will occur?

Thanks

[shamarin · Accepted solution]

Information from ElaineM:
"We are working to rollout a new firmware with additional features for existing customers in a phased manner. Once the rollout is completed, we will make the firmware available on support site for a wider audience."

[mondenath]

There is no download for that in download section yet.

[shamarin]

May be you have R7000P router?

[mondenath]

It highly unlikely as its current in 1.0.5x series cant just skip 2 running number

share your model snaphot

probably a home page top bar alone from left to right end

[RW_MP]

Model: R7000 AC1900 Dual Band WiFi router

 Firmware Version:

Update feature in genie update page:

[RW_MP]

I used the genie online update to get from 1.0.7.x to 1.0.8.x.  When I checked the download page, there are no release notes.  That is why I am asking where I can find 1.0.8.x notes.

[shamarin]

Now checked via Genie app and only old version is available. Very strange.

[shamarin]

Also here http://www.netgear.com/support/product/r7000.aspx#download is an old one 1.0.7.12

[droyder]

I just ran the manual Router update from Genie and my R7000 also updated to "Firmware Version V1.0.8.34_1.2.15".

I wonder what changes come with this FW other than the option to automatically update the FW.

[NetworkNH]

Checked my R7000 tonight and took a screen shot when checking for a firmware update.  I'm tempted to update but want to see what ElaineM says regarding this latest release.  Just got an email from Netgear Engineering regarding the WAN uptime status bug - hoping to work with them and find a resolution.  According to the release notes listed by the upgrade utility, it appears this new firmware allows for increased analystics data - maybe this will help pinpoint some strange issues we've all been having.

[shamarin]

Strange, i have no update at all. Still only 1.0.7.12 is available.

[shamarin]

Where to download it manualy?

[droyder]

Make a backup copy of your current settings (.cfg file) under Advanced > Backup Settings and then do a hard reset of your router. Once it's been reset and you're connected via ethernet, it should cue the FW upgrade option when you're doing the initial setup again.

Then just upload that config file and your previous settings will be back.

[shamarin]

You wrote to me? I checked firmware updates and there is no updates on my router. Strange.

[droyder]

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@shamarin wrote:

You wrote to me? I checked firmware updates and there is no updates on my router. Strange.

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Yes, I'm saying that if you really want to upgrade your FW now, try what I just recommended.

I didn't even know there was a new FW available today, but this morning I just so happened to do a hard reset of my modem and R7000 (by purshing reset pin on the back). And once everything was back on and I connected to the router via ethernet, Genie alterted me there was a new FW and so I did the update. So following those same steps will likely cue the FW update for you too should you like to act now.

[shamarin]

Thanks, will try. I tried to switch language to English from Russian, also reflash it to 1.0.7.12. In both cases i didn't found availability of new firmware.

[shamarin]

Tried to reset and make a internet connection, no new FW.

[michaelkenward]

These things land at different times in different places. When it is widely available, find it here

>>>> R7000 | Product | Support | NETGEAR <<<<

[shamarin]

I knew there to find, the question is there to get it now. Always we get links here if FW is not in support link. Why now we didn't get any post about new firmware.

[michaelkenward]

Wait for it to arrive.

[ankydu]

Maybe a last minute issue was detect in Firmware Version V1.0.8.34 and it was pulled.

[shamarin · Accepted solution]

Information from ElaineM:
"We are working to rollout a new firmware with additional features for existing customers in a phased manner. Once the rollout is completed, we will make the firmware available on support site for a wider audience."

[Retired_Member]

Firmware upate 1.0.8.34 recieved on the R7000, it was a suprise as the last update was not long ago.

[shamarin]

Great! My is still on 1.0.7.10 and no update.

[bjwierda]

V1.0.7.12_1.2.5 here