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Nighthawk R7000 WAN connection instability
After updating the R7000 to the latest firmware (V1.0.06.28_1.1.83) I am experiencing flakey connectivity outside the home network on WAN. WiFi access is fine. Using WAN I am forced to do stunts like...
A reboot is not the same thing as a reset. You need to do a reset.
You should reset the router every time you change firmware. Press in the reset button on the back of the router for at least 10 seconds until the LEDs flash. I hold mine in for about 30 seconds for good measure. Enter any configuration changes in manually. Don't use a backup file.
This will probably get it up and working.
Thank You LeeH. I did do a reboot from the Router admin interface but will try from the router itself. I think I may have solved it another way by just assigning an IP to specific machines.
A reboot from admin interface is same as a pushing the reset button on back.
A reset or factory default is done from admin. back up settings....Revert to factory settings ....erase
or by pushing and holding reset until power led flashes
A reboot is not the same thing as a reset. You need to do a reset.
Thank you for your explanation.