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OldBob
Luminary
May 08, 2025

Replacement for R7960 router

I have never been able to update the Nighthawk R7960 router firmware and it seems this model does have an issue with this function and the work around is beyond my abilities.   I cannot use the iPhone app as it cannot find the router anymore since the app updated  but I could always go to 192.168.1.1 but now that function does not update as to what is currently connected and if I try to update there it also cannot find my router.  The router works great--just wont update.  I fear it is only time that will cause it to crash all together.  In preparation for that, can you advice me as to its replacement?  I have only a one story house but it has plaster walls that are thick so an entry level router might not work.  I would like something as easy to install as the Nighthawk was.  I really do not want to spend over $150 if I can.  We have only two people in the house but guests need access.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

R7900

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    • OldBob's avatar
      OldBob
      Luminary
      May 09, 2025

      Thank you for your link and yes--way beyond my abilities.  Like I said the router is working just fine for now but I cannot see who is on my network as I check once in awhile to make sure its just who I authorized but now the 192.168.1.1 only shows who was on as of the date (unknown) when it could connect with my router.  Just concerned and trying to prepare for its demise on its replacement. 

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        May 09, 2025

        I wouldn't plan to hard. I've used a ton of routers and its rare for one to fail if its not being really stressed or getting hot for some reason. When (if) it does go or you decide to upgrade, since a new generation came out (wifi 7/BE), all the older AX/AXE stuff is pretty cheap renewed/refurbished. For example, Old "jeff b." has the RAX43 renewed for only $70 right now. Pretty darned cheap for a pretty reasonable AX4200 device. While its not flagship level, its a jump up from the R7960P (other than its not triband but that was more of a gimmick). If you like the triband, the rax70 renewed is only $100 right now.