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Guru - Experienced User

Apr 01, 2022

New - R8000 Firmware Version 1.0.4.84 Released

Security Fixes: 3/30/22 Fixes security vulnerabilities. (Don't know if this resolves the DNS issues seen on v.76 version.) For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.n...

bois-e

Tutor

Apr 18, 2022

After installing and upgrading FW on my nighthawk X6, I consistently get DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN errors. I tried setting to google dns resolution (8.8.8.8 8.8.4.4), but still encountered the error.

I also tried flushing the dns cache on my client devices.

I also tried clearing cookies, browser cache in chrome.

I then went back to the get DNS from ISP.

I also tried going to the router admin and turning the ipV6 connection type from Disabled to 6to4Tunnel (which I saw in another community post worked for them)-- but did not work for me.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

nnagreg

Apprentice

Apr 18, 2022

Yes, I had the same problem with the new firmware, I was able to resolve this by enable IPv6.

Hope this works for you as well!

See my problem thread here : https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/DNS-Hijacking-R8000P-presenting-errors-requires-fresh-frequently/m-p/2215313/highlight/false#M214645

Solve -> ENABLE IPv6