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Sarge34
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Sep 20, 2021
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Netgear Nighthawk R8000 updated firmware and I get error messages when trying to open a webpage

I just updated the firmware of my router yesterday.  Prior to the update, I was not have connectivity problems.  Now, using Chrome, I try to open a webpage and I get this message, This site can’t be ...
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    plemans
    Sep 20, 2021

    let me know if it works

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 20, 2021

What version of the firmware are you on? 

Theres been some dns issues on the later version (or 2). 

Try installing version 1.0.4.68 and see if it works. 

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Sarge34
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Sep 20, 2021

Thank you for the message.  It updated to V. 1.0.4.76.  I will take your advice and try installed an older version.  Thank you again for the message.

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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 20, 2021

    let me know if it works

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      Sarge34
      Guide
      Sep 21, 2021

      Thank you again for your help.  I was able to install a previous version (1.0.4.68) and the router is working just fine!

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        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Sep 22, 2021

        glad to hear it!