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Model: R7900P, I cannot upgrade my macOS to Catalina (10.15.1)
R7900P Nighthawk X6S AC 3000. I'm using macOS on a brand new iMac 27" and it is fully connected to the internet. The upgrade now button will just timeout and say that it lost connection with the ...
shouldn't even need to do that. Unplug from the back of the router and use that to direct connect. Download the file and then reinstall the router.
What modem are you using?
Macs and iphones tend to have issues installing apps and updating whenever they're in a double nat situation. Not saying you are but IF you are, this could be the issue.
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
If you're using a modem/router combo device and then the R7900p, you'll either need to configure your combo device in passthrough/modem only mode or place the R7900p in access point mode.
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
I am not using another modem. I am connecting Via WIFI directly to the nighthawk router. From what I read in the Double NAT article I am not in that situation unfortunately.
Your router's hooked to something to provide internet. whether its a modem/ont something is connected to it.
What's the router connected for providing you internet service.
I found out that I have an ONT on the outside of my house. What would be the next step?
The router is wired into the wall of my house which is connected to the ONT.