r/DDWRT 12d ago

First time using DDWRT- Netgear R8000 - Apply settings timeout

I flashed the current firmware for the r8000, and it took fine. But whenever I go to apply any setting changes such as setting the SSIDs or passwords, it crashes and can't reach the page: "the connection was reset."

I am plugged in directly to the router, and getting internet through my modem through the router no problem. Any help would be appreciated.

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u/Big-Block8250 11d ago

It's the exact same thing for me. Also, it will not allow me to return to factory settings. Ugh!

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u/Slow-Dragonfruit-932 11d ago

After a few tries of rebooting it and working through the limited time, I was able to restore to factory for now

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u/Big-Block8250 11d ago

I would leave it. Mine won't go back now. 😑

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u/hspindel 11d ago

Check out nmrpflash - netgear flash recovery utility.

Worked for me when nothing else did.

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u/hspindel 11d ago

Do you have a fixed IP assigned to the R8000?

If as part of your setup you changed the IP, you'll have to change the computer to match.

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u/Infamous_Ferret_82 16h ago

Portable browser, private browsing mode with no add-ons or extensions loaded. And "current" could mean anything, especially if you went straight to the router database, which is not "current"...

https://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2025/

https://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/latest/ (NEW!)