Re: Beta firmware V1.0.0.19_1.0.19_Test4 Issues(?)

[Scubbie]

There is another new Beta firmware available for download at the moment from Netgear Support. This shows up as 'V1.0.0.19_1.0.19_Test4' on your router's Status page.

For any who are unfamiliar I will just point out a few things:

• the link to download any Beta firmware must be provided by Netgear's Tech support. This will normally be done when it is designed to address an issue that you are experiencing
• please do not post a link to the download or send a copy to anyone as this may harm your chances of getting any further Beta firmwares
• there may be serious issues with any Beta firmware, you try it at your own risk
• no one is obliged to report any known issues through this forum, but it would help others if this is done so that we all know if it is a common issue

1. Before you upgrade to this latest version, it is recommended that you read the following:
2. Download the new firmware using the link provided by Netgear's Tech Support
3. Back up your router's settings: http://www.routerlogin.net/BAK_backup.htm
4. Make a note of any customised settings, it has been known for the saved config file not to restore and it is encrypted on the DGND3700. Screen dumps are useful. Check that you have a copy of your ISP's log in details, if required
5. Load the new firmware whilst connected via an Ethernet cable (never use WiFi when updating the firmware)
6. Press the Reset button on the underside of the router for 10 seconds (this will wipe them, but will also clear any potential glitches in the NVM) (Note: IP address will change to 192.168.0.1 if you use a different range)
7. Restore the config settings to your router

Repeat steps 6 & 7 if there is an issue after restoring the details. After one recent update, I found that I had to change the IP address of the router's LAN to a different address range, then back again before my Laptop would connect to it via the Ethernet cable.

If you have a previous version then please refer to the thread for that version:

V1.0.0.19_1.0.19_Test1: http://forum1.netgear.com/showthread.php?t=73252
V1.0.0.19_1.0.19_Test2: http://forum1.netgear.com/showthread.php?t=73934
V1.0.0.19_1.0.19_Test3: http://forum1.netgear.com/showthread.php?t=74179

[Scubbie]

First impressions count they say, well sadly my first impressions of this version are poor.

When looking at the list of connected devices and the WiFi Access List, the information was corrupted on mine after performing the update. The MAC Address of the last item was repeated.

This was reported to Netgear with a link to a suitable screen dump.

[keith_thfc]

Thanks Scubbie. Netgear just emailed me a link for this so it must have just been released.

Not really hopeful that this will do anything for my lack-of-reconnection issue as its been nearly 6 months now but will test it over the weekend.

[Scubbie]

No problem Keith. I was getting quietly upset with the previous version and was working slowly to reduce possible causes. Hopefully this will be more stable.

As mentioned in post #2 though, it isn't perfect.

[theTechman05]

Originally Posted by Scubbie

First impressions count they say, well sadly my first impressions of this version are poor.

When looking at the list of connected devices and the WiFi Access List, the information was corrupted on mine after performing the update. The MAC Address of the last item was repeated.

This was reported to Netgear with a link to a suitable screen dump.

Probably not the same thing with the repeated Mac address but my Android smartphone has that effect on my firmware 17. just keep me posted if that resolves. It may be a time to report it . My only irk with attached devices is I reserved it IP and the name I set it to does not show.

I'm sure you already noted it but don't forget to reset to make sure everything's in place.

[Scubbie]

Originally Posted by theTechman05

Probably not the same thing with the repeated Mac address but my Android smartphone has that effect on my firmware 17. just keep me posted if that resolves. It may be a time to report it .

I hadn't noticed this with 'Test3' with this phone. Of course I'll update this thread.

Originally Posted by theTechman05

My only irk with attached devices is I reserved it IP and the name I set it to does not show.

I've found that my Windows computers show their associated names, but most other devices don't. My NAS drive does though.

Originally Posted by theTechman05

I'm sure you already noted it but don't forget to reset to make sure everything's in place.

lol - Preaching to the converted here

First thing I did was to back up my existing settings as I downloaded the new firmware. I'd recently added a new mobile to the list of approved devices, so knew that i had better do that too.

Unfortunately when restoring, the config file failed to load so I used the previous one. thankfully that did work. It was when I went to add the phone that I spotted the issue. Later, after updating tech support, I noticed the same problem in the attached devices list. This wasn't the case with the previous version (Test3).

Phooey - just remembered some port forwards too. I'd better add them too.

[luisito_ortiz]

I can't tell if any of these firmware versions does anything for connection drops since it takes a thunderstorm to make my connection drop and we haven't had one since November, but I can tell the Wi-Fi connection gets dropped every 5 days or so and I have to reboot to get it back. I don't loose internet connection and wired devices still works when it happens.

[Scubbie]

I've only been running with this new Test4 firmware for 2 1/2 days so far.

At the moment I only have the router on its own, no USB drive or stick.

So far it seems to be fine though.