DHCP reservations and rebooting: WHY?

There's a threat from 2020 that I can't reply to about this. I find it annoying that in the year 2021 we have to reboot routers for a simple DHCP reservation change. Perhaps it's with IPtables c...

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Mar 18, 2021

What 2020 threat are you referring to?

What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?

What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.

Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?

There is v12 available for manual download and manual installation:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/New-RBR850-RBS850-Series-Firmware-Version-v3-2-17-12-Released/m-p/2043132/highlight/true#M11376

gumpgump

Guide

Mar 18, 2021

Is there a mailing list for new firmware announcements?

FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 18, 2021
Some get emails some do not.
I think if your registered with there site and on there portal you should get an email.
They dont set out often...I tend too an eye on NG download page for updates

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DHCP reservations and rebooting: WHY?