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Updated firmware now server dns address could not be found
I updated the firmware on my nighthawk router and I use the dynamic DNS program as well as port forwarding for my cameras. After the update I get a random error when connecting to any websites. It rea...
I actually ended up resetting the router by holding the reset for 10 seconds. Then i set up my networks and my port forwarding again and i went the backup screen and saved my settings to my laptop. Then i upgraded the firmware with the same results. I then went to the backup screen again and i restored all my settings i had saved on my laptop and it rebooted and worked. Not sure whats going on with that but it worked for me! Hope that helps
I did reset it to factory and I didn't save any changes. Just manually entered my port forwarding information and everythinf
Did you find a solution? I have an R7000 router, upgraded firmware and installed OpenVPN for Android and have the exact same problem!
I actually ended up resetting the router by holding the reset for 10 seconds. Then i set up my networks and my port forwarding again and i went the backup screen and saved my settings to my laptop. Then i upgraded the firmware with the same results. I then went to the backup screen again and i restored all my settings i had saved on my laptop and it rebooted and worked. Not sure whats going on with that but it worked for me! Hope that helps