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NetGearHead5
Nov 20, 2013Guide
How do I reset my R7000 back to the state in which I pulled it out of the box?
How do I reset my R7000 back to the state in which I pulled it out of the box? Why am I asking? The most recent release of firmware has destroyed my router's connectivity and performance. I'm having ...
- Nov 22, 2013The 30-30-30 reset method works on the most routers out there but not on the R7000...
The correct way to reset your R7000 to the Out of the Box State is...
Download the initial Release from Netgear R7000 Support HP http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/en/product/R7000(Firmware Version 1.0.0.96)
Reset and flash back from any Stockfirmware to initial Stockfirmware:
Power on the Router
wait several seconds
Hold down Reset for 5 to max 8 seconds ! **
connect to 192.168.1.1
flash the initial FW
now the Router reboots
wait several seconds
Hold down Reset for 5 to max 8 seconds ! **
** After every reset, the first login screen on StockFW should show something like "refreshing settings or loading settings"
Now its like Out of the Box.
Reset and flash back from any DD-WRT FW to initial Stockfirmware:
Power on the Router
wait several seconds
telnet into the Router
run the commands:
"erase nvram"
"reboot"
wait several seconds
connect to 192.168.1.1
flash the initial Stockfirmware via the Administration Tab (if the upgrade fails with site not available, try another browser like Firefox, chrome, safari)
now the Router reboots
wait several seconds
Hold down Reset for 5 to max 8 seconds ! **
** After every reset, the first login screen on StockFW should show something like "refreshing settings or loading settings"
Now its like Out of the Box.
I reflashed several R7000 back to initial Stockfirmware because the latest FW with Beamforming was not stable enough after several Days/Weeks testing...The FW showed some massive connection drops after 24hours and only a Router reboot fixed it (tested on 3x R7000)
The connection dropped down from 1300 to 66-256 after several Hours.... -.-
Now i am waiting for a new FW release with Wifi fixes from Netgear.
WizardJ
Nov 20, 2013Luminary
To do a factory reset of the router, clearing out all of the settings that have been made, simply take a paperclip to push and hold the small hole to the left on the back of the router that's marked "Reset", until the Power LED on the front starts blinking. Then let go and wait for the Power LED to become stable/solid again. Now you can reinstall the router.
To revert back to the oldest firmware of the router, you would need to actually go in to the routers administration page and upload the old firmware. You can find the old firmware on this page. "Firmware Version 1.0.0.96 (North America Only)" is the oldest version, which you find in the yellow box named "Firmware/Software" on the right side of the page. Make sure to click "Release Notes" under the name to get thorough instructions on how to do this.
Now, that being said, what are the problems you have been experiencing with the router? Have you spoken to Netgear support about this?
To revert back to the oldest firmware of the router, you would need to actually go in to the routers administration page and upload the old firmware. You can find the old firmware on this page. "Firmware Version 1.0.0.96 (North America Only)" is the oldest version, which you find in the yellow box named "Firmware/Software" on the right side of the page. Make sure to click "Release Notes" under the name to get thorough instructions on how to do this.
Now, that being said, what are the problems you have been experiencing with the router? Have you spoken to Netgear support about this?