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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Retired_Member
Jan 26, 2023
Hi I’m looking for the new beta fw for the R7760P. Does this firmware fix the dns probing issue? I’m currently on 1.4.1.68 as it’s the only one that doesn’t have this issue.
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Jan 26, 2023
  Please re-confirm your router model # please.
  
  Retired_Member wrote:
  Hi I’m looking for the new beta fw for the R7760P. Does this firmware fix the dns probing issue? I’m currently on 1.4.1.68 as it’s the only one that doesn’t have this issue.
  - tchesket
    Aspirant
    Jan 27, 2023
    Hello,
    
    I have a Nighthawk R7900P, having the same "invalid MAC address" issue when trying to reserve addresses. I have it on V1.4.4.94_1.3.56. Can I also have a link for the new firmware that fixes this issue please?
    
    Thanks
Wayne_B
Aspirant
Feb 02, 2023
Hello,

I have a Nighthawk R7960P and I’m having the "invalid MAC address" issue when trying to reserve addresses. It is currently running the V1.4.4.94_1.3.56 firmware.
Can I get the new beta firmware that fixes this issue please?

Thanks,
Wayne
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Feb 02, 2023
  Sent.
  
  Wayne_B wrote:
  
  Hello,
  
  I have a Nighthawk R7960P and I’m having the "invalid MAC address" issue when trying to reserve addresses. It is currently running the V1.4.4.94_1.3.56 firmware.
  
  Can I get the new beta firmware that fixes this issue please?
  
  Thanks,
  
  Wayne
bloha1
Aspirant
Feb 04, 2023
Two or three weeks ago saw an article about some massive security flaw with old firmware version on the R8000OP. Figured id update to V1.4.4.94_1.3.56. Did that, now have been having the dreaded "Hmm. We are having trouble finding that site" issues. And even some apps have started to report connectivity issues. Attempted to add the IPv6 auto settings and those helped some, but didnt fix it completely and still have the above error show up, and some programs complain.

If possible please send the R8000P beta firmware.
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Feb 04, 2023
  Sent.
  
  bloha1 wrote:
  
  Two or three weeks ago saw an article about some massive security flaw with old firmware version on the R8000OP. Figured id update to V1.4.4.94_1.3.56. Did that, now have been having the dreaded "Hmm. We are having trouble finding that site" issues. And even some apps have started to report connectivity issues. Attempted to add the IPv6 auto settings and those helped some, but didnt fix it completely and still have the above error show up, and some programs complain.
  
  If possible please send the R8000P beta firmware.
jrod10133
Tutor
Feb 11, 2023
can i please get the Beta version of r8000p
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Feb 11, 2023
  Sent.
  
  jrod10133 wrote:
  
  can i please get the Beta version of r8000p
  - Retired_Member
    Feb 16, 2023
    Hi,
    For when the final version with everything corrected?
    
    Thanks
Zeustopher
Initiate
Feb 16, 2023
Nighthawk R7960P running V1.4.4.94_1.3.56 having the "Invalid MAC Address" error... Please send me the beta firmware.

And has there been any word when this will be made "official"? This thread has been reporting these issues since November.
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Feb 17, 2023
  Sent.
  
  Zeustopher wrote:
  
  Nighthawk R7960P running V1.4.4.94_1.3.56 having the "Invalid MAC Address" error... Please send me the beta firmware.
  
  And has there been any word when this will be made "official"? This thread has been reporting these issues since November.
  - Retired_Member
    Feb 22, 2023
    Hello,
    I am completely disappointed with NetGear's incompetence.
    I have the very expensive R8000P and when a new update comes out the router gets worse.
    I´m tired of this situation that lasts for months, I solved all the problems with a new TP-LINK Archer AXE75 router.
    
    Thanks.
crbowman
Aspirant
Feb 25, 2023
R8000P - Please send beta update
nglcab
Aspirant
Mar 02, 2023
Hi,

I have a Nighthawk R7960P running V1.4.4.94_1.3.56 having the "Invalid MAC Address" error as well

Could I please get the beta firmware.
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Mar 02, 2023
  Sent.
  
  nglcab wrote:
  
  Hi,
  
  I have a Nighthawk R7960P running V1.4.4.94_1.3.56 having the "Invalid MAC Address" error as well
  
  Could I please get the beta firmware.
jgo304
Aspirant
Mar 03, 2023
If anyone could provide me with the Beta Firmware I would appreciate it!
- Raptorialand
  Aspirant
  Mar 05, 2023
  I updated my firmware now nothing works...
  
  Steam does not load (have to reload it 5 times)... and every new site i open has a dns error.
  
  I know this issue already after fighting with it and solved it with 6to4 tunel.
  
  I am an absolute noob and i dont know what i am doing with all this settings... i dont know what they mean and i dont know what they do.
  
  i bought an expansive router and now i have to infest my freaking freetime to understand all that bs!
  
  Also why just upload the beta in the download section. NO you have to login.
  
  I tried my password 4 times... slowly ... did not work... reset the password... type in new password (ohhh password is old try a new one)
  
  Is anything working with this company.
  
  Please just send me the beta or tell me if the update will be released in the next weeks so i dont have to learn how to manually install a firmware (and prob. learn how to roll back to an old firmware because nothing netgear is releasing works)
  
  sry 4 being so angry but i really have enough of it now.
  
  (i also used a pihole - yeah only follewed youtubetutorials and installed it somehow and get it to work... it worked well until i first updated the firmware of the router. because i am a noob i thought it is an issue with pihole. so i wasted weeks without thinking about the router... later i found out it was of course the routerfirmwareupdate. solved it - as already told - with 4to6 tunel option.
  Oh god i wasted so much time on this already... just give me something that works. Its 2023 - all i want is freaking working internet on my Windows pc (Every other android tablet, phone, mac, ... works!)
  
  Thank you
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Mar 05, 2023
    What model router do you have?
    
    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.
    
    Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? A complete pull of the power adapters for a period of time after the factory reset then walk thru the setup wizard and setup from scratch. Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200.
    
    Iv'e switched to 6rd for any IPv6 tunneling configurations. I use Hurricane Electric.
    
    Raptorialand
lmnope1
Tutor
Mar 05, 2023
Can I please have a copy of the R7960P beta firmware?

Thank you
tkr5
Aspirant
Mar 06, 2023
FURRYe38 Could I please have the beta firmware for R7900P.
- shadowsports
  Hero
  Mar 10, 2023
  Amazing to me this still hasn't been officially released.
  Waiting patiently.
  - michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Mar 10, 2023
    shadowsports wrote:
    
    Amazing to me this still hasn't been officially released.
    
    Waiting patiently.
    
    Indeed. Baffling.
    
    Makes you wonder what is going on when Netgear relies on a third party to do its dirty work.

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