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New - R8500 Firmware Version 1.0.2.158 Released
Security Fixes: 03/14/2022
Fixes security vulnerabilities.
For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security/
Firmware Update Instructions:
Download Link: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/R8500.aspx#download
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/R8500.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
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Let us know how this version of FW works for you...
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Is the DNS issue below fixed in this version? Thanks.
I did a 30-30-30 reset and updated the firmware then configured from scratch.
Through put is great; DNS responsive BUT I get absolutly nothing in the logs but DHCP messages. No event posts when I login; no access messages when a client visits a website;block site attempts - NOTHING.
Any advise on how to toggle logging back on?
Try enabling IPv6 on the router? Set someting up for automatic for IPv6...
So I put my slightly used recently arrived R8500 online the other day. I am noticing DNS issues. So I enabled IPv6 using Auto Detect options and applied. Not seeing any more DNS issue however going to run this a bit longer. Other wise, FW seems ok.
