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Will not update. App installed Mod.# R6900v2
Bought the Nighthawk R6900v2 in May of 2018 been a great router. Still works but here's the rub- first time up dating since purchase. Went to web site said -download app to update. Now I'm on my i...
With a Netgear or any other brand consumer router, the only safe path to update firmware is using a real computer and a web browser program connected direct to the router with an ethernet cable. Works with either Windows or iOS. You would also do good to backup your configuration and to un mount and remove any USB devices before updating the firmware. Do not use the backup settings file to configure a router with a different firmware version.
If you choose any other means, you will be fortunate if you do not kill your router or corrupt the firmware.
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