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lynnbs
Jun 22, 2022Guide
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri Band WiFi Router ...internet keeps timing out
Hi, I'm a newbie here, so be kind! 😉 OK, after two weeks of thinking it was my PC, I think I've narrowed down the problem to my router. Here are the facts: 1) just realized today that my husban...
- Jun 22, 2022
Try auto detect on the ipv6.
The .88 firmware version has some dns issues that we've notice.
For many people, using ipv6 fixed it.
others downgraded to an earlier version.
lynnbs
Jun 22, 2022Guide
Also tried Microsoft Edge as well as chrome just now. Cleared browsing history and cache of both...made no difference.
plemans
Jun 22, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Try auto detect on the ipv6.
The .88 firmware version has some dns issues that we've notice.
For many people, using ipv6 fixed it.
others downgraded to an earlier version.
- lynnbsJun 22, 2022Guide
Initial reactions are good! Fingers crossed that did the trick!!🤞🏻
I'll give it a test drive and see...I'll be back if it starts up again.
But I very much appreciate all the guidance and hand-hollding you all provided! Thank You!!!
- FURRYe38Jun 22, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. 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. 📡 - michaelkenwardJun 22, 2022Guru - Experienced User
- lynnbsJun 26, 2022Guide
Used autodetect. Four days later and still working great. Thanks for all the guidance!