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- #KONG FOR R8500 HOW TO#
- #KONG FOR R8500 UPDATE#
- #KONG FOR R8500 PC#
- #KONG FOR R8500 ZIP#
- #KONG FOR R8500 DOWNLOAD#
Which should work, unless you really changed the default settings of your router’s LAN configuration. The default admin page for your router (a NetGear R7000) is: Go to the admin page of your router and login.
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Wiki How has a page that covers most browsers. It might not be needed, but it’s recommended by the developer of the DD-WRT firmware.įor Google Chrome, you can find it under the “File” menu (Windows) and for MacOS X under the “Chrome” menu.
#KONG FOR R8500 DOWNLOAD#
You can download the files I have used from Tweaking 4All, but with fast development of firmwares these days, I HIGHLY recommend using the two links in the list above.įlash the Initial version FIRST when you’re still running NetGear firmware!ĭownload - NetGear R7000 Stock Firmware Filename: – Download: Latest DD-WRT firmware for the R7000 – for all release check out Kong’s webpage – Download: Latest NetGear Stock R7000 Firmware It may not be a bad idea to print this guide either – just so you have it handy.
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chk files (you might have downloaded a zipped file, which you might want to unzip first).
#KONG FOR R8500 UPDATE#
bin files can be used to update it to the latest build.īefore we start the flashing process, we first want to download the firmwares we would like to have available even when we have no Internet. chk file is needed for you first flash to DD-WRT, which is the “ initial” version you can download here.Īfter your router runs DD-WRT. Recently Kong changed the way he publishes new versions by using. I’d most certainly try that one right away when it becomes available! Note : There is at this time no Tomato Firmware available for the R7000, but maybe in the near future a R7000 version can be found at. – Wi-Fi connections occasionally “freeze”, but this could be my lack of experience …įor more details see also the DD-WRT Wiki and this article at FlashRouters. – Wi-Fi throughput is not as strong as Stock firmware (although you might not notice during daily use) With the current, very stable, version created and maintained by Kong, I’ve only found two weak points: – Scheduling for ethernet and both Wi-Fi bands, – Realtime graphs, monitoring traffic one ach network connection, – DNSMasq support (advanced DNS and DHCP functions), – VPN support (the Router will setup the VPN connection!), – Fine tuning of your Wi-Fi (channels, signal strength, etc), Note: In the event that TFTP command is not recognized by the computer, you may have to enable first TFTP on Windows Optional Features.DD-WRT, due to it’s open source nature, comes with tons of functions you won’t find on commercial router firmware.
#KONG FOR R8500 PC#
Note: Please remember to change your PC back to “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”. The rest of LED’s on the router will also turn ON indicating that the router has booted up properly. When the upload is successful, the Power LED will turn solid. Wait for a few minutes (be patient, do not reboot the router).
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Hold down the reset button on the back of router with a paper clip.Unplug all port connections from router except the PC you are using to upload.Change the command prompt directory to your desktop.Open Command Prompt by typing “cmd” in the Windows search box.Select Use the following IP address and set the IP address information like below:.Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).Right-click Ethernet and select Properties.Right-click the Windows start button then select Network Connections.
#KONG FOR R8500 HOW TO#
#KONG FOR R8500 ZIP#
Make sure to extract the file from the zip folder. Download and save the router’s firmware onto the desktop of your computer.Device bricked after performing a FW update.If you do not understand them, do not attempt this without contacting NETGEAR technical support. The instructions assume a basic level of networking competence. Note: The steps below show how to reload firmware onto a NETGEAR router that will not boot due to a corrupt firmware.