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proberts
Guide
Sep 10, 2021
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Internet "pauses" when using browser

When using a browser on a WiFi connected desktop connected to a Nighthawk R8500 the first webpage will immediately say the page can't be reached, and then within a couple seconds the page will automa...
  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Sep 10, 2021

    Try downgrading the firmware a version. A lot of different devices are seeing the same issue on DNS resolving on the latest release. 

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proberts
Guide
Sep 10, 2021

I did recently do a Firmware upgrade before this problem started.  I will try that.  Thank you!

plemans's avatar
plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 10, 2021

let me know how it goes!

  • proberts's avatar
    proberts
    Guide
    Sep 11, 2021

    Going back to the previous firmware version seems to have solved the issue I was having.  Thanks for the help!

    • plemans's avatar
      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Sep 11, 2021

      Glad you got it working!