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Jaguar94
Aspirant
Oct 07, 2021

Firmware update

Attempting to update firmware using the Nighthawk. However I get a firmware check error message. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 07, 2021

Can you manually download the FW file and apply using a PC and web browser? 

Is there a problem on the router or is it working ok? 

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    Jaguar94
    Aspirant
    Oct 07, 2021
    No problem with the router. I received an email from Netgear suggesting to download the latest firmware. Do you think it’s unnecessary?
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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Oct 07, 2021

      It's up to you. I recommend if your router is working, i'd leave it alone. 

      You don't have to always update FW. 

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        Jaguar94
        Aspirant
        Oct 07, 2021
        Much appreciated. Thank you for your response