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JohnnyWB
Nov 20, 2015Tutor
Since the last firmware update, I am having all kinds of issues with my NightHawk AC1750
I am beginning to wonder what in the round world is going on with this thing. Last update brought a whole ton of problems with it: Can't stay connected to the internet as it drops the ocnnection. B...
- Nov 21, 2015
Factory reset is only needed when you are having problems. I always backup my configuration file first. Then test if there is a problem when not reload the configuration agian. I Reset is neede when you downgrade from higher firmware with new options. Please make a support ticket it can be a bug.
TheEther
Nov 20, 2015Guru
Perform a factory reset. It's strongly recommended after every firmware update.
JohnnyWB
Nov 21, 2015Tutor
I am kind of dumb here, with technology so please bear with me. What is the reasoning behind doin a factory reset? Doesn't that reset everything back to pre-update and cause you to have to re-update? Not sure I follow the logic unless there is something about these units that require you to do that.