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Can I update firmware WITHOUT installing router?
I have a Nighthawk R7900P that I am not using, I'd like to connect to it, WITHOUT installing into my network. Since I lost my job to virus-related work slowdown, I want to update firmware, reset pas...
Connect one of your PCs with ethernet cable to this unused router, go to http://192.168.1.1 and login with the credentials and do a firmware update. Afterwards you can connect your PC again to your router in use
Connect one of your PCs with ethernet cable to this unused router, go to http://192.168.1.1 and login with the credentials and do a firmware update. Afterwards you can connect your PC again to your router in use
Like microchip8 says, and I chip in only to comment that some people think this is a good thing to do with a new router, before you set it up to use the Internet.
Thanks for the help, this worked for 1, the second one I had to 'reset' and then 192.168.1.1 would work. Of course I couldn't set password to 'password' as was the default, but a sticky note will let new owners know.
Thanks much
