Security Fixes: 10/06/2022 Fixes security vulnerabilities. For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security NOTE: May have long awaited DNS Probe/Proxy fix. Enable IPv6 Auto if you continue to see DNS Probe or Proxy messages in browsers. Download Link: R7900P: <End Of Life https://www.netgear.com/support/product/R7900P.aspx#download R7960P: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/R7960P.aspx#download R8000P: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/R8000P.aspx#download Firmware Update Instructions: To update your router’s firmware, follow the instructions in your router’s user manual. To view your router’s user manual, visit: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/R7900P.aspx#docs https://www.netgear.com/support/product/R8000P.aspx#docs https://www.netgear.com/support/product/R7960P.aspx#docs Manually update FW on the router if this isn't seen on the routers web page: https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router NOTE: Use a wired PC and web browser to update router FW. If continued problems are seen after a FW update, it's recommended to try a factory reset and setup from scratch with out loading any saved configurations from backup files. https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router https://kb.netgear.com/9665/How-do-I-perform-a-factory-reset-on-my-NETGEAR-router This article applies to: Wireless AC Router Nighthawk (3) R7900P R7960P R8000P Let us know how it works for you... Also the R7900P is now EOL: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-Wi-Fi-5-AC-Routers/Top-NETGEAR-FAQs-Support-and-End-of-Service/td-p/1881104/jump-to/first-unread-message

Hi, I updated my R8000P to this firmware last night, performed a factory reset and setup from scratch. DNS seems to be working fine without IPv6 enabled. Address Reservation under LAN SetupAdding a reservation either via the table or manually you get the message below: NTP settings were not working when I first setup, but trying again just now has worked fine.

I've been using the beta 1.4.4.95 firmware for a couple of weeks now on my R7960P. That fixed the MAC address issue and the missing/incorrect connection information. However I've discovered two issues: A) Traffic meter does not work correctly. There is nothing displayed for yesterday (zeros), and this week & this month are always the same numbers as today. Last months numbers seem to be correct (maybe), but hard to know. B) Email notification incorrect. I have to set to email me the logs weekly Sunday @ 00:00 and what I get in the email is valid data (log info) for the day before (Saturday). The rest of the text in the email is hundreds of lines of "Wednesday, Dec 31,1969 16:00:00" Thanks for the support.

error to add Address Reservation

Try downgrading or using 3rd party FW. We've passed this onto NG. Will have to wait for them to fix these issues. Retired_Member wrote: solution?

Hi,I am extremely disappointed with NetGear.I bought expensive equipment and every firmware update that is released is worse than the last one.What brand is this?

New - R7900P/R7960P/R8000P Firmware Version 1.4.4.94 Released

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FURRYe38
Guru
Oct 06, 2022
Ok, got mine loaded and just went online live with it. Factory Reset and setup from scratch.

CAX80 Modem Mode.

DHCP Range: 192.168.0.100 to .150

Smart Connect and MIMO enabled.

Channels 1, 40 and 149

40Mhz Coexistence.

IPv6 Disabled.

Default Auto Detect DNS.

Lets hope DNS is fixed...
- SimonB1979
  Star
  Oct 06, 2022
  NTP Setting are broke 🙄
  6to4 tunnel is broke 🙄
  address reservations are broke 🙄
  
  did the usual reset and start afresh aswell! 🙄
  
  absolute garbage FW as usual! 😩 worse then previous imo! 🤯
  - FURRYe38
    Guru
    Oct 07, 2022
    So need more details besides "broke". Not helpful on what is really happening.
    
    What is actually happening for these items. Please post screen captures would be helpful.
    
    What browser are you using?
    
    Happens with different browsers?
    
    What ISP are you using? They support IPv6 6to4? Seen some where there depreciating some 6to4 services.
    
    What brand and model modem are you using?
jrod10133
Tutor
Oct 09, 2022
unfortunately this firmware did not fix the issue Im having with refreshing the page on a browser
- FURRYe38
  Guru
  Oct 09, 2022
  What browser are you using? Try a different browser?
  
  Be sure all browser caches are clear.
  
  What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
  Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
  
  Which model router do you have?
  
  Did you apply the FW and reboot the router or did you factory reset and setup from scratch?
  
  Is this happening across all devices?
  
  Did you reboot ALL Devices after the FW was load on the router?
  
  jrod10133
  - Retired_Member
    Oct 10, 2022
    Hi,
    I have the sames problems.
cybot
Luminary
Oct 16, 2022

I have been stuck using old firmware on my R8000P (V1.4.1.36_1.3.1) because of the following issues:

6to4 tunneling addresses were unable to be set under later firmware

Performance Optimization Database corruption - the version and release date were blank and I don't think they were working. effects were higher ping times (sometimes into the 1k range) and pages not loading correctly. I do not have a 1Gbps connection so this feature is needed by me. my subscribed internet speed is 10Mbps down / 1Mbps up.

attached devices page not showing attached devices.- only a factory reset and re-entering of all the settings would fix this and the previous problem, which occurred on an almost bi-weekly basis

have these issues been solved under the latest firmware?
- cybot
  Luminary
  Oct 17, 2022
  Also.. router autoupdate lists this version but fails to install. attempting to do a manual install results with the router saying the firmware is incorrect.
  - FURRYe38
    Guru
    Oct 17, 2022
    Are you sure you downloaded the correct FW file for your model Router? There are 3 different models listed in this thread.
    
    cybot wrote:
    
    Also.. router autoupdate lists this version but fails to install. attempting to do a manual install results with the router saying the firmware is incorrect.
FURRYe38
Guru
Oct 27, 2022
The issues found by users have been confirmed on this version of FW.

I've already passed this on to NG.

DexterJB
- Retired_Member
  Oct 28, 2022
  Hi,
  one moore bug detect.
  After test de internet connection show the next windows.
  - Retired_Member
    Oct 28, 2022
    When testing the speed the test does not end.
    My speed conection is 1000mbps/200mbps.
mlenahan
Guide
Nov 01, 2022
I upgraded to 1.4.4.97 from 1.4.3.88 - it lasted 2 days, then I went back to 1.4.3.88. For me I found 2 things broken:

1) Under ADDRESS RESERVATION, unable to add/edit a devices because it kept saying "BAD MAC ADDRESS". There was no way to add/edit anything.

2) Under ATTACHED DEVICES, the CONNECTION TYPE information is mostly missing, just shows "-". For some devices it would display 2.4G Wireless, but not all.

I have a R7960P.
- FURRYe38
  Guru
  Nov 01, 2022
  Users have already posted that there are problems with v.94 so keep v.68 for now. I saw this as well. I've already passed this onto NG.
  
  Thank you.
  - SilvexPhoto
    Aspirant
    Nov 02, 2022
    I have the Nighthawk R7960P with V1.4.4.94_1.3.56 and has been working pretty good. I have lots of devices attached to it about 40-50. I usually add them to the LAN Setup and assign an IP address to avoid conflicts. Lately it does not let me add new devices with the error message "Invalid MAC address. 2CAA8E6B596A". This message is displayed for existing devices I want to rename or new devices I want to add. Thinking that it might have run out of space. I removed two old entries. With no luck. Using the App at least it lets me rename devices, but the app does not have LAN Setup menu (or I don't know how to get it).
SimonB1979
Star
Dec 22, 2022
I’ll give it a try aswell! 😊

R8000p 😊

(tho I’m currently using my RAXE300 atm!) 👍🏻
- FURRYe38
  Guru
  Dec 22, 2022
  Sent.
  
  SimonB1979 wrote:
  
  I’ll give it a try aswell! 😊
  
  R8000p 😊
  
  (tho I’m currently using my RAXE300 atm!) 👍🏻
  - Dr_Dino
    Aspirant
    Apr 30, 2023
    I would like to try it as well.
    I have the R8000P
    Thanks
alai99
Aspirant
Jan 04, 2023
I have the r7960p and having the same invaid MAC address issue. I would like to try the beta firmware. Thank you
- FURRYe38
  Guru
  Jan 04, 2023
  Sent.
  
  alai99 wrote:
  
  I have the r7960p and having the same invaid MAC address issue. I would like to try the beta firmware. Thank you
krychak
Aspirant
Jan 06, 2023
I am also having this issue. R7900P. I've been waiting for an update from Netgear for months but maybe they don't support it anymore? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
- FURRYe38
  Guru
  Jan 06, 2023
  I presume since the 7900 series hit EoL, I doubt NG will be forth coming with any fixes for these models:
  
  https://www.netgear.com/about/eos/
  
  Best suggestions would be to downgrade to prior working version of FW.
  
  Find some 3rd party FW that you can use, i.e. OpenWRT or DD-WRT.
  
  Punt and get you something new.
  
  krychak wrote:
  
  I am also having this issue. R7900P. I've been waiting for an update from Netgear for months but maybe they don't support it anymore? Any help would be appreciated.
  
  Thanks
  - krychak
    Aspirant
    Jan 06, 2023
    Thanks. Softpedia had older versions I was able to install. 1.4.3.88_1.3.50 worked.
DRay2023
Aspirant
Jan 14, 2023
I bought the R7960P at a garage sale for $20 and made the mistake of upgrading the firmware. I’m having the same invalid MAC address issue. I would like to try the beta firmware.
Thank you
- FURRYe38
  Guru
  Jan 14, 2023
  Sent.
  
  DRay2023 wrote:
  
  I bought the R7960P at a garage sale for $20 and made the mistake of upgrading the firmware. I’m having the same invalid MAC address issue. I would like to try the beta firmware.
  
  Thank you
joetechbob
Tutor
Jan 24, 2023
How does one get a copy of the 1.4.4.95 FW for the R8000P?
- FURRYe38
  Guru
  Jan 24, 2023
  Sent.
  
  joetechbob wrote:
  
  How does one get a copy of the 1.4.4.95 FW for the R8000P?
  - shadowsports
    Hero
    Jan 24, 2023
    Hi FURRYe38
    Is v1.4.4.95 going to be officially posted in the downloads for the R8000P anytime soon?
    
    Thanks,
    Rick

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