Adnin 3 Posted October 13, 2020 Does new xr500 firmware 2.3.2.66 safe to install since I have beta 3.0 version 2.3.2.104 or do I have to downgrade back to 2.3.2.56 and why isn't the beta firmware version on Netgear site does that void any warranties for my xr500 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adnin 3 Posted October 13, 2020 Can I get a response please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Killhippie Posted October 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, Adnin said: Can I get a response please Running a beta is at your own risk. If it breaks your router Netgear do not have to replace it, its in the terms for doing a beta test. I would downgrade to 2.3.2.66 and do a factory reset to get buggy code that may still be present in NVRAM cleared for a clean start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adnin 3 Posted October 13, 2020 Yeah I kind of thought so if it isn't on Netgear website don't download it I've been using it behind my xb7 but I wanted it to be bridged so I can use my xr500 but thank you I'll use the beta when it's on netgear's website that way I know it'll be safer I know you can use it behind another router but it isn't the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Netduma Fraser 11,604 Posted October 13, 2020 Yes it is safe to install, you don't need to downgrade before going to that firmware. The beta version is being tested and therefore not suitable for public release as of yet. The .66 version is based on 2.0 and not 3.0 so you will lose 3.0 features if you decide to use that firmware instead. 1 Adnin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adnin 3 Posted October 13, 2020 So downloaded the 66 and then download the 3.0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adnin 3 Posted October 13, 2020 But beta is it at my own risk and if something was to happen is my router covered or not. don't mean to sound like a bum bum but I don't want to lose 300 bucks either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Killhippie Posted October 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Adnin said: So downloaded the 66 and then download the 3.0 If you do that you will lose the vulnerability fixes, the beta is not suitable for public release and may damage your router, stay on the stable version of 2.3.2.66 which is based off of Milestone 1.3 there has never been a version 2 of DumaOS. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Killhippie Posted October 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Adnin said: But beta is it at my own risk and if something was to happen is my router covered or not. don't mean to sound like a bum bum but I don't want to lose 300 bucks either I mentioned above if you run a beta you are not covered by warranty its at your own risk but Netgear wont replace it if you use a beta also you wont have the security patches in 2.3.2.66 either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adnin 3 Posted October 13, 2020 Frasier is killhippie correct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Killhippie Posted October 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, Adnin said: Frasier is killhippie correct No Im' killhippie, Fraser is Fraser. I do beta testing for Netgear and Netduma etc I think Fraser may feel insulted that people think he is me lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adnin 3 Posted October 13, 2020 Yeah I can wait besides I can use it on my neduma r2 or Duma R1 through the xr500 and just my modem router comboI wanted to be a stable version I don't want to sit there and worry about everyday something going wrong I'll wait till you guys are 100% sure that 3.0 is good and even then there might be a little bit but at least it'll be on netgear's website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Netduma Fraser 11,604 Posted October 13, 2020 40 minutes ago, Killhippie said: No Im' killhippie, Fraser is Fraser. I do beta testing for Netgear and Netduma etc I think Fraser may feel insulted that people think he is me lol You're quite right! 😂 24 minutes ago, Adnin said: Yeah I can wait besides I can use it on my neduma r2 or Duma R1 through the xr500 and just my modem router comboI wanted to be a stable version I don't want to sit there and worry about everyday something going wrong I'll wait till you guys are 100% sure that 3.0 is good and even then there might be a little bit but at least it'll be on netgear's website. Sounds like a plan! 1 1 Adnin and Newfie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
