Is this including today's (7/18 ) build? I just reverted to 2/06 and everything is working for me, but on 7/18 I was experiencing an issue where the Wi-Fi said it was broadcasting but wasn't showing up on client devices as a network I could connect to. After applying this fix, the wifi now works on the R8500 with the latest firmwares. I could only get the wifi working on Kong's old firmwares. Ironically, there are now currently 3 threads in the forum (practically on top of each other) regarding this issue. When updating the latest firmware, just do a 'Restore Factory Defaults' and then upload using the GUI.
Just make sure, when you upgrade in the future, never do an nvram erase & reboot again, as I found this is what caused the issue of the radios to stop broadcasting, regardless of the settings on the GUI. This still worked for me to get my wifi broadcasting again on my R8500. Try the solution here that I used to get my wifi radios broadcasting on my R8500.įorget that the title is more about the R8500 not saving settings. The stock firmware leaves a lot to be desired, though.
After taking a look at your links, I decided to revert back to stock for now due to limited free time and the much needed WiFi. For the hash type, we recommend using Layer 2 + 3.Thank you very much for taking the time to reply to me, Buffalo. We recommend using LACP IEEE 802.3ad Dynamic Link aggregation mode.
What is the recommended link aggregation mode and hash type? In the event that a broadcast storm has been created, unplugging one or both of the Ethernet cables going to the router's aggregate ports may resolve the issue. Failure to do so may create networking loop and subsequent broadcast storm. When connecting to a switch that supports LACP, please make sure that LACP is already enabled and properly configured on the switch before connecting both Ethernet cables from the switch to the AGGREGATE ports on the router. If you do not know what type of switch you have, please check with the switch manufacturer's website to confirm whether or not LACP is supported on your switch. It will not work on a regular unmanaged switch. LACP is typically found on Smart Managed Switches and Fully Managed switches. The router's AGGREGATE ports use 802.3ad LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) to perform port aggregation. Please take caution when using the Ethernet Port Aggregation feature when connecting the router's AGGREGATE ports to a switch. While using the port aggregation feature with my network switch, I am encountering network looping. The maximum speed between 4, 5, and 6 is limited to 1Gbps.įor simplicity, recommended test topology: This will allow for speeds up to 2 Gbps with port aggregation. To get the fastest performance with port aggregation, for wired connections use Ethernet port 3 for the first computer, and use Ethernet port 4, 5, or 6 for the second computer. When testing port aggregation, which ports should I use for my wired connections?
Too many applications running on the PC.This could be related to the NAS samba speed limitation.Traffic might only be running on 1 Ethernet port, check your configuration.Why am I not able to get over 1Gbps throughput while using port aggregation? Other 3 rd party storage devices that supports link aggregation will work as well.
Which NETGEAR NAS devices will work with the R8500 port aggregation feature?Īll of our NETGEAR ReadyNAS devices with two Ethernet ports such as model RN100/200/300/500/700 desktops series and ReadyNAS RN2000/3000/4000 rack-mount series support port aggregation. Note that Ethernet port aggregation is also referred to as link aggregation, teaming port, and port trunking.
If a device supports Ethernet aggregation like a NAS or managed network switch, you can use the Ethernet aggregate ports 1 and 2 to cable the device to your router. Port aggregation lets you combine two Gigabit Ethernet ports on the Nighthawk router to improve the aggregated file transfer speed. What is the port aggregation on the R8500?