Could someone on the Netgear team link to me the firmware v1.0.9.101_25.7.19. I'm also having similar issues as the OP. I received a share link BH_C but unfortunately the link wasn't working.

yes, a refreshed link was sent yesterday and that link worked.

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 08, 2025
Will have to have NG recheck there link.

BH_C
BH_C
NETGEAR Expert
Dec 08, 2025
yes, a refreshed link was sent yesterday and that link worked.
arvinz
Guide
Dec 08, 2025
Hi there,

I don't see a 'Protection Engine' option under Advanced > Security. Could you drop a screenshot or identify exactly where that is?
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Dec 08, 2025
  If it's not seen at that location, then may not be supported on this model router.
  - BH_C
    NETGEAR Expert
    Dec 08, 2025
    Yeah, the Router Protection function is not supported on RS700 yet, we aim to include the function in the next release v1.0.10.x.
arvinz
Guide
Dec 08, 2025
Thanks again BH_C

Will report if I encounter any more issues.
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Dec 08, 2025
  Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
  https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
  Enjoy. 📡