Driver version 4300 for Netgear AC78X (R7800) significantly improved wireless driver efficiency, reducing CPU interrupt load by ~35% compared to prior versions. The top utility reveals that the primary benefit is in software interrupt handling ( si ), with residual issues limited to long-duration kworker behavior and thermal scaling.
: Netgear recommends performing critical updates via a wired USB connection rather than Wi-Fi to prevent data corruption during the transfer. ac78x netgear drivers version 4300 top