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Soldermonkey
Aspirant
Oct 24, 2021

R8000P - DNS issues after firmware update

For some unknown reason, the automatic firmware update did not work on my R8000P router, and I found that I was one version behind at 1.4.1.68.  So I manually updated to 1.4.2.84.  After the update, ...
Soldermonkey's avatar
Soldermonkey
Aspirant
Dec 06, 2021

Is Netgear working on a solution?!  Has anybody heard?  I'm very dismayed that such a blatant and pervasive problem has gone unaddressed for many weeks.

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 06, 2021

    I know they're aware of the issue. And I've seen beta fixes for the R6400/R6700 that a Mod sent to a few users. 

    So I have a feeling its in the works but they don't release any details on ETA's. 

    • jtdarlington's avatar
      jtdarlington
      Tutor
      Dec 11, 2021

      Can confirm that downgrading to V1.4.1.68_1.3.28 "fixes" the DNS issue. Fortunately, the security flaw V1.4.2.84_1.3.42 is supposed to fix requires access to the local LAN, so I guess we'll just have to live with that for now. (Of course, anyone who follows INFOSEC news knows there are ways around the "local LAN" issue. Just make sure everyone in your household/office knows to browse safely.)

      • kerryland's avatar
        kerryland
        Guide
        Dec 11, 2021
        My plan is to install a pi-hole and use that for DNS. My current workaround of defining DNS hosts on each machine is silly.
  • GapJack27's avatar
    GapJack27
    Tutor
    Apr 16, 2022

    New firmware was released this past week (v88). Installed it this morning and so far so good, no DNS issues/sites not loading. Will continue to monitor throughout the weekend, but hopefully it's been addressed and we can go back to being secure and functional!

    • kerryland's avatar
      kerryland
      Guide
      Apr 18, 2022
      Sadly I have already bought a competitors product because I couldn't wait any longer. Its amazing how much relief I feel
      ps. This is my second attempt at this post (last time I mentioned a specific brand). I hope the moderators aren't banning statements like this.
      • nnagreg's avatar
        nnagreg
        Apprentice
        Apr 18, 2022

        Yes,  I completely agree,   I had struggled for months on DNS this issue and almost gave up on my NG.

         

         

        There has to be a quicker way to engage with NG DEVELOPERS on prioritizing with getting these issues resolved.  (Moderators, if you have any ideas or suggestions,  that would be great!) 

         

        And a big Kudos to the expert moderators supporting this group, I appreciate all the help & solutions they offer!

         

         

         

        Kerryland,  Thank you for responding with your comments!