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R8500 Latest Firmware Version V1.0.2.154 Broke DNS!
Hello, the latest firmware version V1.0.2.154 for the R8500 router appears to have broken DNS! I have to refresh pages multiple times to get them to load. Attached is the most common error. DNS_PR...
Well, let me repeat, I've had nothing but trouble with Netgear for the past 2 years, zero support, lots of similar complaints on this forum and they advertise features they don't have.
I've used Netgear for more than 10 years, but apparently they have now reached a level of complexity that they simply do not master.
You can always find negative reviews (especially with generic remarks like "it doesn't work" about any product from any supplier, but so far my 4 node Asus XT8 mesh network far far far exceeds my expectations.
And trust me, I have over 30 years of IT experience, so I'm quite used to bugs and workarounds. But Netgear has definitely lost a customer - first and foremost because they *never* respond to support requests with anything beyond beginner level questions and answers.
Cannot agree more. Just give up on this ancient model and try something newer. Even w/o bugs, it does underperform, especially if you have faster connection. I once tried to add some addresses to a black list for my smart tv ads and network speeds dropped by 40%!
Few years back I would recommend netgear as a router, as those from asus or zyxel were just unstable and full of bugs. But things change and netgear is simply ceased to exist:)