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jhwy
Guide
Dec 29, 2021

Nighthawk R800P 1.4.2.84_1.3.42

When I updated to 1.4.2.84_1.3.42 I had trouble accessinmg most web sites.  Is there a current form of Firmware that actually works?  I am put off by Netgear not dealing directly with me on this beca...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 29, 2021

Some were able to get it working fine by simply enabling IPv6. 

Some needed to downgrade firmware a version (or 2). 

Try the IPv6 and see if that works. 

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    jhwy
    Guide
    Jan 06, 2022

    IPV6 is already enabled.  Has Netgear ever addressed this issue?

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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jan 06, 2022
      jhwy wrote:

      IPV6 is already enabled.  Has Netgear ever addressed this issue?

      I haven't ever seen any official responses from netgear on it. 

      But when the IPv6 doesn't help, many downgrade 

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        jhwy
        Guide
        Jan 06, 2022

        That is waht I did in November.  Very frustrated with Netgear.