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JNGR2018
Tutor
Dec 12, 2020

App vs. Browser

Greetings,   This FAQ link:   https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/Top-NETGEAR-Support-FAQs-Router-Login-Firmware-amp-More/m-p/1881104   Says, "We highly recommend you use...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 12, 2020

Not sure why they say highly. 
i usually don't recommend it because i tend to get more accurate info and more details through the browser. I also highly discourage people from updating firmware over the app or over wireless. 

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JNGR2018
Tutor
Dec 16, 2020

Thanks! That is helpful.