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MurrayWarnock
Oct 14, 2025Aspirant
R6400, Nethawk error checking firmware
Netgear AC1750, Model R6400; using Nighthawk app, Router Settings, Check For Updates, always receive an error. “Firmware Check Error There was a problem checking firmware update” How might ...
- Oct 16, 2025
Yea Netgear isn't going to provide anymore firmware updates to your router, either you use a third party firmware like dd-wrt that keeps it updated or just wait til your router dies and get a new one.
FURRYe38
Oct 14, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Router is probably EoL so not on NGs auto FW update services anymore.
MurrayWarnock
Oct 16, 2025Aspirant
Thank you! May I say that not only is this a marvel of compact brevity, but is also freaking poetry. Thanks for making my day!