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New XR300 Nighthawk hangs on "checking for updates"
I bought a new XR300 Nighthawk router and used the connection wizard to try to connect to my ISP. I put in all the login details but it just hangs on "checking for updates". I logged a support call o...
- Thanks for the information, use this guide to install the latest firmware (https://kb.netgear.com/000062023/XR300-Firmware-Version-1-0-3-44-Hot-Fix). This method allows you to do it before the router has properly booted:
https://kb.netgear.com/000059634/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-Windows-TFTP
Are you connected via ethernet when you're trying to setup the router? What browser/platform are you trying to set it up with? A factory reset should help, hold the reset button down for 30 seconds then wait 1-2 minutes and connect via a wired PC and attempt setup again.