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buzbard
Aug 03, 2022Tutor
Nighthawk R7450 Lost local network after firmware update
After updating my router's firmware to V1.2.0.92_1.0.1, I have lost all local network connections. I have 4 Windows 10Pro PC's connected, they all still have internet access, but are not able to see...
- Aug 03, 2022
buzbard wrote:
Yes network is still set to private.
Tried the network troubleshooter in Windows?
It used to be a joke but has been getting better/
Have you tried typing the device addresses into Windows Explorer?
Devices have a habit of going AWOL. They suddenly sprint into view if I do that. One reason why I keep shortcuts to the rest of the network, PCs and NAS stuff.
buzbard
Aug 03, 2022Tutor
Yes network is still set to private.
michaelkenward
Aug 03, 2022Guru - Experienced User
buzbard wrote:
Yes network is still set to private.
Tried the network troubleshooter in Windows?
It used to be a joke but has been getting better/
Have you tried typing the device addresses into Windows Explorer?
Devices have a habit of going AWOL. They suddenly sprint into view if I do that. One reason why I keep shortcuts to the rest of the network, PCs and NAS stuff.
- buzbardAug 03, 2022Tutor
Typing the device address into explorer, sheesh, why didn't I think of that?
Used to do it all the time in Windows 2000, forgot all about it.
\\READYSHARE\USB_Storage
Thanks!!
- FURRYe38Aug 03, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Glad you got it working. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡 - michaelkenwardAug 04, 2022Guru - Experienced User
buzbard wrote:
Typing the device address into explorer, sheesh, why didn't I think of that?
Used to do it all the time in Windows 2000, forgot all about it.
\\READYSHARE\USB_Storage
Thanks!!
I suppose it is progress that you haven't had to use that one lately.
Windows networking has always caused problems here. NAS things go AWOL all the time here.