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R7960P, new version of firmware, 1.4.1.66, does not work properly and would like to switch back to s
I recentyl downloaded the newest version of firmware, 1.4.1.66, while under the app for my nighthawk. Ever since then, I have trouble rebooting the router from my app and even testing internet speed...
If there's issues after a firmware upgrade, a reasonable first step is a factory reset and clean reinstall (not from backup).
If that doesn't work or you just want to downgrade you can.
I'd recommend doing it over a hardwired connection. simply download the older firmware, extract it, and then follow the manual firmware upgrade process but use the older firmware.
you can find the firmware and manual here: