The may be the limit of a single stream 2.4 connection. 5.0 is more throughput but a shorter range, if I remember right, compared to 2.4. As for the auto disconnect, I had 2.4 and 5.0 networks on some devices. Eventually they would go to 2.4. 2.4 probably had a stronger signal at some point and the device switched networks. I just dropped my 2.4 network since the device still connected well enough on 5.0. I don't think it's a router issue but a frequency issue. Can you try connecting on someone else's wi-fi or make sure you are close to the router?
Found my iPad disconnected from the 5Ghz again this morning, was about 10-15 feet from the router. Connected back to 5 and all was ok. Was connected all day yesterday to 5 with no issues. Strange I did not have this issue with my Asus or my FiOS gateway.
The link for 2.28 is in the first port of the thread. The link for what they are talking about in the last few replies is in the Netgear person's reply a few back, and is for European versions only.
I went through the phone support and even got help from Elaine. I filled out emails to get some sort265 of beta through pdf file. I have answered all emails been waiting and now I get email telling me my case will automatically be closed because I have not replied??? Very weird. My case number is 26511099
What version do you have chascent ? The. 30 code is horrible I went back to this beta. If .30 is not for USA they should not have it listed in the USA area
I recently purchased the R8500 and am running Beta FW V1.0.2.28. It is running great except for two things. I am not sure if this has been mentioned because I haven't had the time to read all of the posts so I aplogize if it has.
My 1st issue is:
I have noticed if that if I login to the router and go to the Show Statistics page it will show sometimes show that LAN4, LAN5, and LAN6 are Link Down. LAN6 is correct because nothing is connected to it. However, LAN4 and LAN5 have devices connected to them (LAN4 1000M, LAN5 100M). However, even though it shows Link Down for LAN4 and LAN5 the devices all still work and are online working properly. I have noticed if I reboot the router it goes back to showing the LAN4 and LAN5 as connected. It seems to eventually change to showing them as unconnected. Maybe just a bug/glitch in the beta firmware? Anyone else have this?
However, the 2nd and MAIN issue is:
While downloading a game update from EA Origin it crashes the router and makes it fully reboot. The game will start off downloading fine and at full speed and then stop because the router crashed/rebooted. The router loses wifi, conenction, everything. The router will just reboot by itself and come back online. The computer that is downloading the game update from EA Origin is connected to a gigabit switch which is shared by a NAS and another computer and then connects to the R8500 router in port LAN4. Is this related to issue above? Anyone else experience this?
Hi everyone! I had the same issue with origin game update and router rebooted itself my computer is connected via Ethernet to router, In the origin advance mode I selected safe mode download and it fix the issue, but download speed is very slow, I had the same issue with my r8000 and now with r8500, does any one know the fix?
I signed an NDA so I cannot comment. Elaine M knows what version it is.
She can post the version number for you. I can tell you it fixes just about
every problem.
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I dont understnad an NDA on a code for an existing product that doesnt make any sence , also if it fixes tons of issues they need to make it avail to everyone here otehrwise they will be getting returns and customer image of Netgear will be tarnished. for me the beta 28 is not perfect, but not as bad as 30 etc... but there needs to be more updates for the code or the beta you mention avail to everyone this is taking to long to stabalize a product out this long
Try to message Elaine she is very helpful and may be able to get toyu the newest beta. I signed the NDA a while back but havent received this latest beta but just messaged one of the moderators as well for assistance. Lets see what happens...
Try to message Elaine she is very helpful and may be able to get toyu the newest beta. I signed the NDA a while back but havent received this latest beta but just messaged one of the moderators as well for assistance. Lets see what happens...
ok will do... and let me know what happens on your ened as well and thanks.
I want to mension a problem with the Port teaming on the R8500...
I currently have my r8500 connected to my Netgear GS108Tv2 smart switch via (2) Cat 7 shielded cables with LACP port teaming on the switch, and everytime I update the firmware or do a 30/30/30 I get a massive packet storm on router boot so bad it takes down my DirecTV boxes and freezes my PC's till I pull one the ethernet cables... I've got STP going now on the switch, but needs to be addressed non the less. Maybe kill port 2 on boot, and if LACP is sensed on port 1 enable port 2 for handshake? Assuming that can be done...lol
Other than that 1.02.28 is humming along pretty nicely... Getting a good spread across all radios with Smart connect on, qos off...
Its been a few days for me as well running a NDA version of firmware that could have helped my hard wired connections see full speed but unfortunatly I will be buying a competitors router and see how that goes. I wish you all the best of luck with this router. will check in as the months go by hopen a few more firmwares they get this figured out.
Hi, I purchased in india through flipkart on 14th march I completed setup successfully but it restarts automatically in 30-50mins. Even the device gets heated very soon in our premises 40-50 users are going to connct with the same router. For stable connection we used Netgear switch.
Please help even I want to say the adaptor which you provided is 100-120V but in India we require min 240V of input adapter.
Your cooperation in this regard is highly solicited.
