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Nighthawk R7000 Updated to Firmware Version: V1.0.8.34
My Nighthawk R7000 AC1900 Dual Band WIFI just updated to Firmware Version: V1.0.8.34_1.2.15. I used the process Router Update, Check for new version from the Internet. Where can I find the release...
Information from ElaineM:
"We are working to rollout a new firmware with additional features for existing customers in a phased manner. Once the rollout is completed, we will make the firmware available on support site for a wider audience."
Yes. I'm in North America. I'll try new posting. So far the best community advice is to revert to an earlier version than 1.0.8.34
Thank you.
Hi All,
Try to reset the router to factory default after the update and manually reconfigure it.
JamesGL wrote:Hi All,
Try to reset the router to factory default after the update and manually reconfigure it.
There are people who visit this forum who seem to think that a factory reset is akin to witchcraft. They are so averse to the idea that they won't even try it, no matter that it is a reversible process if you backup your savings and retain the option of reverting to older firmware. They would rather reverse engineer their devices and rewrite its internal software.
It might help if someone explained why a factory reset is appropriate. I'll start with my own theory.
As I understand it, the firmware is only a part of the device's internal memory. That memory also holds settings and instructions that come from the configuration that people have set up. Some of those settings may not work with the new firmware. So it helps to start from scratch with a clean memory. Then the settings can write new data into the device's memory that are compatible with the new firmware.
If this is not a legitimate explanation of what is going on, perhaps someone could put me right.
