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martyhawke
Aspirant
Dec 08, 2022

Firmware Check Error R7000P

When I check for firmware updates using the Nighthawk app for my R7000P, the response is Firmware Check Error . . . no matter how many times I try.

 

I am also getting the error "logon timed out, please try again.  If this issue persists, try rebooting your device". My password is correct, WIFI is connected.  When I do in fact reboot, I am able to log in.  But if I leave the nighthawk app even momentarily and reenter, I get the time out error again.  Very frustrating.

 

 

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  • Kitsap's avatar
    Kitsap
    Master
    Dec 08, 2022
    martyhawke wrote:

    When I check for firmware updates using the Nighthawk app for my R7000P, the response is Firmware Check Error . . . no matter how many times I try.

     

    I am also getting the error "logon timed out, please try again.  If this issue persists, try rebooting your device". My password is correct, WIFI is connected.  When I do in fact reboot, I am able to log in.  But if I leave the nighthawk app even momentarily and reenter, I get the time out error again.  Very frustrating.

     

    Recommend you avoid the Nighthawk application and do a manual update.  The most recent firmware for the R7000P is V1.3.3.154_10.1.86.

     

    Here is a link to the instructions: 

    https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router