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Nighthawk Firmware
I feel like I am taking crazy pills. My old ASUS router started to fail so I decided to purchase the Netgear Nighthawk AC1750 C6300V2. I'm starting to think it was a mistake after just one day. All I...
The app has an issue where it tells you you're not up to date.
Per the docsis spec, the ISP needs to update the router. The manufacturer (netgear) sends the update file to the ISP. Its up to the ISP to certify and push it out to devices for their service.
Problem is that it costs the ISP money to certify it. So they rarely do. Meaning it doesn't get pushed out to home users from the ISP.
In effect, they ultimately control the firmware on those devices.
Its one of the main reasons you'll find us recommending routers seperate from the modems on the forums.