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Nighthawk App - No "Check for Updates" Button
My Nighthawk app has never shown a Check for Updates button on the Router Settings page, even after multiple updates of the app itself. I have been hoping that an update of the firmware would help as the router keeps dropping the internet, but so far I have not been able to do so. Any ideas?
I am not familiar with the app. Experienced users avoid any updates that involve WiFi. Too many things to go wrong.
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Try using the browser interface.
How do I log in to my NETGEAR wireless router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
and this:
If you cannot login to your router | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Good heavens—I didn't know there was a browser interface. Thanks, Michael :) Any ideas about the app, though? I'd love to be able to update from my phone.
I am not familiar with the app. Experienced users avoid any updates that involve WiFi. Too many things to go wrong.
- Good to know. Again, thank you :)
By the way, if you insist, you can also use the browser interface on a portable device.
But that does not eliminiate the risk of wifi failures and a possible meltdown during the update.