New Features and Enhancements:
- Enables the user to change the admin password during the router installation process.
- Includes admin password protection for USB storage devices by default.
- Allows for the same SSID for 2.4G and 5G WiFi.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixes the disconnect issue when Apple devices are in sleep mode.
- Fixes the disconnect issue of IPv6 with some ISPs.
- Fixes the issue in which the upload speed behind the R7800 can only reach one-third of the actual speed for some ISPs.
- Fixes the issue in which ReadyCLOUD times out during registration.
- Fixes the SOAP vulnerability issue when the user logs in using Windows genie.
- Fixes the issue in which the ReadyCLOUD app shows an "account / password" prompt every time the user tries to access their USB storage device from a remote location.
Known Issues:
- Intel 7260/3160 has a connection problem with the R7800 when the HT160 is enabled. This issue is due to the Intel driver. Intel is looking into this.
Firmware Upgrade Instructions:
Note: To avoid wireless disconnect issues during the firmware download process, NETGEAR recommends that the firmware upgrade be performed on a computer with a wired connection.
- Write down all the settings that were changed from the default values as you may need to re-enter them manually.
- Using the Download Link below, download and extract the new firmware to a convenient place such as your desktop. The filename after extracting is R7800-V1.0.2.04.img
Download Link: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/R7800/R7800-V1.0.2.04.zip
- To log in to the router type http://www.routerlogin.net into your web browser address bar (such as Internet Explorer or Google Chrome).
- Click ADVANCED tab > Administration > Firmware Upgrade.
- Click Browse and find the file you just downloaded.
- Click Upload. Do not interrupt the upgrade during this step.
Important Note:
- The upgrade process is complete when the on screen progress bar completes.
- If the upgrade progress bar on web GUI doesn't display correctly during the firmware upgrade, you can still check the status using the Power LED. The Power LED should be blinking (amber) during firmware upgrade. After the firmware upgrade is complete and the system boots up, it changes to a steady amber color.
- Please DO NOT power off or reboot the device during the firmware upgrade, otherwise, it may result in corrupt firmware and cause the device not to work.
Last Updated:10/17/2025
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Article ID: 30794