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InstantPOT
Oct 09, 2019Follower
Nighthawk app cannot find installed router..
loaded/removed the Nighthawk app three times from the google store. My phone is connected to my R6700 router (correct SSID) as confirmed through the phone wifi setting, yet the Nighthawk app scans a...
michaelkenward
Oct 13, 2019Guru - Experienced User
InstantPOT wrote:
Is there a newer Nighthawk app I should be using?
What is the firmware version on your R6700?
It can take an update to get you on to the Nighthawk app.
You can try to use the old app to look for an update, but it is better to manually update the firmware.
How do I manually upgrade firmware to my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Do read the release notes before you make the leap. You may find that they have removed an important feature to make way for something else. If so, avoid the update.