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New fiirmware for R7800
The Windows desktop Genie tells me that there is new firmware for the R7800. Going from 1.0.2.82 to 1.0.2.84.
This firmware has not landed on the support pages for the R7800.
Nighthawk X4S R7800 | AC2600 Smart WiFi Router | NETGEAR Support
As someone who avoids automated updates, and is suspicious of firmware with no release notes, I'd like to know if anyone has got any idea what it does.
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Enhancements:
- Ookla speedtest optimazation.
Security Fixes:
- Fixes security vulnerabilities.
For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security.
Download Link: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/R7800/R7800-V1.0.2.84.zip
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/R7800.aspx#docs.
Netgear has posted the file since I checked earlier today.
It is rare for new firmware to land on the update server before the support pages, but it has happened in the past.
FURRYe38 wrote:
Enhancements:
- Ookla speedtest optimazation.
Oh dear. Someone at Netgear needs to dig out their spiel chequer.
Ya I've seen FW upate notifications prior to hitting the on site web pages before. Specially for Orbi systems.
Nah, thats how it's spelt nowadays. LOL.
I'll check this out again. However I ran in to a problem on my R7800, wireless bridge mode doesn't seem to be working anymore. I'm still troubleshooting this one. Router mode works.
This are items I found with v82 loaded:
I'll load up v84 and see if there is any changes.
