Firmware Update: Netgear Nighthawk X4S 1.0.2.62

Netgear released new firmware for its Nighthawk X4S Router a few days ago. This router, also referred to as R7800, can send and receive data on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, and has a theoretical throughput of no less than 2600 Mbit/s. In addition, there are five gigabit Ethernet ports, one of which is on the wan side and the other four can be used internally, and there are two USB 2.0, two USB 3.0 and an esata connection. The version number of this firmware release is fixed at 1.0.2.62 and the changes look like this:

Version 1.0.2.62

New Features and Enhancements:

• Modifies the router web interface to support DDNS GDPR v3.
• Includes a new NETGEAR banner logo.
• Removes Step 1 from the ReadySHARE Vault page in the router web interface, which asked to install the genie app.
• The http request will not be redirected when the router detects a WAN/LAN IP conflict in the blank state.
• Updates dnsmasq to V2.78.
• Includes a login password enhancement in the router web interface to support a more secure password.

Bug Fixes:

• Improve the stability of the wireless 5G interface
• Fixes the issue where the speed test in the QoS page always displays a zero number.
• Fixes the issue where if the MTU value is set to 1492 in PPPoE mode, some IPv6 web site can’t be accessed.
• Fixes some minor bugs.

Version 1.0.2.60

Bug Fixes:

• Fixes an issue where the name of the attached device disappears if the firmware is updated to V1.0.2.60.
• Fixes security issues
• Fixes minor bugs