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SK2022
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Feb 26, 2022
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Nighthawk X6 R8000 Problems

After the latest firmware update a couple of months ago (Firmware Version V1.0.4.76_10.1.82) I sharted having two major problems with the router: 1. Every other day the DNS breaks down, and I have ...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Mar 07, 2022

    v.62 seems to be the best version for now. 

     

    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

    Hasselby wrote:

    Been around 48 hours since downgrading the firmware...zero issues. I did not see my DNS issue recurring again through multiple computers at home. I had to refresh multiple times whenever I loaded a new webpage or add a new tab, but everything is smooth sailing right now.

     

     

     



     

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Hasselby
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Mar 07, 2022

Hey, no problem. Unfortunately I cannot comment on that as I don't have Circle enabled or any Parental Controls!

 

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Hasselby
Guide
Mar 12, 2022

Has been a week and I have not seen the issue re-occur. It was a big nuisance for a few months - not only did websites takes a few extra refreshes to load, but even streaming live channels on desktop had constant errors and I would have to refresh multiple times.

 

This will be my last update, hopefully it helps some people reading this now. I spent a lot of time Googling the issue, but it turns out it was because of the router after being referred to here.

 

Thanks for escalating this to Netgear FURRYe38. Maybe they can diagnose this in the next firmware version.