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Netgear Downloader missing after firmware update
Hi folks,
I`ve noticed that after I get the new firmware V1.0.4.118_10.0.90 on my R6400 now I don`t see Netgear Downloader.
Did you experienced the same stuff ?
I saw a thread somewhere that Netgear will remove it from some routers, but I didn`t find exact models.
If thats the case - can I return back to previous firmware and how if that is possible ?
Thanks
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You can downgrade firmware.
You simply download the firmware you'd like, extract it, and then follow the manual update process. Instead of using the new firmware to update, you use the firmware you downloaded.https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router
I see, thank you.
Now I need to understand was this functionality removed from R6400 or just hidden somewhere.hidden/removed would be about the same thing for an end user.
I didn't see in any release notes for the last couple generations about it being removed but if its not there, it's probably removed.
You can always try going back to the firwmare version prior to netgear armor. Armor took quite a few resources to run and in turn, they removed some features so they could add armor. Might have been one of the cut features that wasn't added to the release notes.
I know the R6400v2 had "just enough" capability because v1 didn't get armor. So it makes it more likely that they had to remove as much as possible to make armor work for it.
