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jimmymacx
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Jun 12, 2020
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Firmware update is .chk file, can't open on a Mac.

I have a Nighthawk R7000 router running firmware V1.0.9.88_10.2.88. I wanted to update it to the newest version. Downloaded the file but it's a .chk file, and have a Mac, which won't open it. How can...
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    microchip8
    Jun 12, 2020

    You don't "open" the firmware .chk file. You upload it to your router. Go to http://192.168.1.1 and in the Advanced -> Administration -> Firmware Update you can upload it

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microchip8
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You don't "open" the firmware .chk file. You upload it to your router. Go to http://192.168.1.1 and in the Advanced -> Administration -> Firmware Update you can upload it

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    jimmymacx
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    Jun 28, 2020
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    Thanks. Turned I tried your solution via Firefox, didn't work. I was told "your router doesn't seem to be connected to the internet." No? Well how the hell else am I connected to the internet?!

    Anwyay, closed Firefox, tried the same on Safari. Took me right through to the right page(s). Turned out I my Firmware is current. Firefox, duh....