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RonFL
Mar 19, 2020Guide
R7000 firmware update killed my download and upload speed
A few days ago, I received a sales-related email from NetGear and while skimming through the ad learned that NetGear Genie had been replaced by the Nighthawk App, which I downloaded to my Iphone. On...
- Mar 20, 2020
RonFL wrote:
How do I back-up my router settings?
Check the manual.
If you visit the support pages:
Support | NETGEAR
you can feed in the model number and find the documentation, and, if there are any, firmware versions and drivers for your hardware.
See the section in the manual Manage the Router Configuration File and the bit Back Up Settings.Best done through the browser interface.
michaelkenward
Mar 22, 2020Guru - Experienced User
RonFL wrote:
Do I need to delete the Nighthawk app in favor of the Genie iOS app it replaced (assuming I can still get it in the app store)? Any other suggestions welcomed ......
That won't work. The Nighthawk app replaces the Genie. It is not an alternative.
RonFL
Mar 23, 2020Guide
Ok, then suggestions on what may work or what to try so I can actually see and tell what devices are connected in the Nighthawk app and the Genie desktop app would be appreciated ......