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nh867
Oct 12, 2021Tutor
R6400v2 DNS Issues
My last internet provider required a wireless gateway, so I didn't need to use my R6400v2 for about a year. I just pulled it out again and did a factory reset. In the process it upgraded to the lates...
RushMan2112
Oct 12, 2021Initiate
I have a Nighthawk R8000P that autoupdated to the newest firmware (V1.4.2.84_1.3.42). I have had nothing but DNS issues since the "upgrade". I just rolled back to the previous firmware (V1.4.1.68_1.3.28) and DNS problems all gone.
- plemansOct 12, 2021Guru - Experienced User
RushMan2112 are you using IPv6?
- RushMan2112Oct 13, 2021Initiate
I am. I changed the IPv6 settings to AUTO and went to an IPv6 test site. My tests all passed so I did the firmware update again. Everything seems to be working fine now.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
- plemansOct 13, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Glad to help!