Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 23:30 Post subject: R9000 - wlan0 not seen after firmware update
I just ran into this after updating the firmware on my R9000 to v3.0-r58892 std (12/25/24).
I see wlan0 in Wireless Status tab, and it looks like it's working, but my wireless devices don't see the SSID.
Maybe there are some new things in this firmware that I need adjust. The only ones that stuck out as different from my prior version are the Switch Config tab and a new Roaming tab between Wireless Security and MAC filter.
I followed the steps in this thread to upgrade the firmware, but like the original poster the wlan0 still doesn't show as an available connection.
I figured a separate post would get more views instead of one buried within an older post. Thank you for splitting the original. I disabled the vlan configuration.
Outside of hardware failures because of the craptastic design and construction of the R9000 and XR700, without seeing any of your wifi settings... I doubt anyone is going to have a precise answer for you.
I just started from scratch. Reset Factory Settings. Reset Router. Install latest firmware image. Reboot. However, the firware version still had a 12/25/24 date on it, but the one I downloaded had 01/11/25 date. I tried a second time, but same result. Regardless, I'm still not seeing wlan0 broadcasted.
What settings can I post here, that might give some clues to what's going wrong?
Joined: 15 Aug 2016 Posts: 266 Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2025 21:02 Post subject:
As kernel-panic69 mentioned, it's not clear if the hardware component (specifically relating to wifi) of your R9000 stops working, rendering any connection attempts futile.
The best logical approach to me would be flashing it back to Netgear OS (version R9000-V1.0.1.20) to see if wlan0 works.
You then can figure out where to go next.
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Netgear R9000 Features:
- Gateway
- Overclocked -2000MHz
- SmartDNS, DDNS
- Both 5GHz & 2.4GHz using DDWRT (not Vanilla component)
- Private Home network on default br0 bridge together with vlan1 + wlan0 & 1
- Isolated port-based VLANS, placed on bridges + vAPs (wlan0.1 & 1.1) for guests & IoT devs)
- OpenVPN Server for secure on-the-road access & control of devices @home
- OpenVPN Client for incognito & o/seas based programs
- P/Forwarding via 10G LAN SFP+ via optical fiber to NAS
- QoS - HFSC/SFQ deployed on ISP's 100/20mbps connection
As kernel-panic69 mentioned, it's not clear if the hardware component (specifically relating to wifi) of your R9000 stops working, rendering any connection attempts futile.
The best logical approach to me would be flashing it back to Netgear OS (version R9000-V1.0.1.20) to see if wlan0 works.
You then can figure out where to go next.
It doesn't seem to be taking the firmware. I tried installing the original firmware, and the message said successful, but it still says Firmware: DD-WRT v3.0-r58892 (12/25/24) at the top of the screen. I've tried a couple times.
Joined: 15 Aug 2016 Posts: 266 Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 1:19 Post subject:
In case you need to hold hand, the linked video may be useful.
Note: Version 1.0.1.36 is used in the linked video, while my experience was with 1.0.1.20. You can use either but NOT later unless someone has used and specifically recommended it.
It is understood that later Netgear s/w versions can make it difficult to flash alternative f/w like DD-WRT.
Good luck. _________________ Life is a journey; travel alone makes it less enjoyable and lonely.
___________________________________________________
Netgear R9000 Features:
- Gateway
- Overclocked -2000MHz
- SmartDNS, DDNS
- Both 5GHz & 2.4GHz using DDWRT (not Vanilla component)
- Private Home network on default br0 bridge together with vlan1 + wlan0 & 1
- Isolated port-based VLANS, placed on bridges + vAPs (wlan0.1 & 1.1) for guests & IoT devs)
- OpenVPN Server for secure on-the-road access & control of devices @home
- OpenVPN Client for incognito & o/seas based programs
- P/Forwarding via 10G LAN SFP+ via optical fiber to NAS
- QoS - HFSC/SFQ deployed on ISP's 100/20mbps connection
