Have you seen anyone with a Netgear DumaOS router?
Have you seen anyone with a Netgear DumaOS router?
Hey everyone. I'm curious if anyone else owns a router running DumaOS. My Netgear XR500 hasn't received any firmware updates in years—just the latest one added French TV support last August. I've noticed several sites reporting security flaws, but neither Netgear nor the DumaOS team have fixed them. It seems users of the XR300 haven't either. It feels like the OS and security are being neglected while sales continue. My ISP router gets updated roughly every six months, yet it costs a lot more for this outdated system compared to others with similar specs. The price tag is mainly due to the DumaOS operating system, which is so expensive because it lacks support.
Well, the most recent firmware release came in August 2019 and covered more than just ISP TV support. I recall when I first learned about DumaOS and its intended boost for gaming performance. The added cost didn’t match the promises they made. If you’re familiar with free, open-source third-party firmware, you’d realize comparable capabilities could be achieved by flashing a free firmware onto compatible wireless routers from that time. The decline in popularity likely stems from the initial price tag and the limited audience they targeted. I haven’t heard from Netgear about promoting DumaOS in their current router lineup either, so it seems they’ve moved on. Unfortunately, you’ll be holding onto an outdated piece of tech that serves as a reminder of that era. Hopefully, you can switch to something more modern if you haven’t already.
They seem to be developing a significant upgrade named DumaOS 3. It's presently in Beta testing and scheduled for the XR500 router. A specific launch date hasn't been announced yet.