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Firmware updated to V1.4.2.84 1.3.42, USB printer no longer works.
- USB router conntected Printer working.
- Received email January 7, 2022 We've Enhanced Your Product's Security. Please Update to the Latest Firmware.
- Allowed time, weeks, suggested in past for updates to be implemented.
- Nighthawk app, Firmware up to date message. Multiple tries, useless as usual.
- Home ethernet direct connection to router “GUI” indicates current firmware V1.4.1.68 1.3.28, V1.4.2.84 1.3.42 available.
- Followed instruction, generally spinning wheel for 20+ min. while updating languages…? Gave up after multiple tries.
- Review old personal notes from community help.
- 1, Downloaded .zip which matched firmware version indicated GUI from https://www.netgear.com/support/product/R7900.aspx
- 2, Expanded .zip, in GUI followed Browse/Upload/Apply… buttons for a successful firmware update to V1.4.2.84 1.3.42.
- All seems okay but lost USB connected printer connection. Printer works including same cable direct to up to date 2020 iMac.
- Print driver… up to date. I don’t remember ever (years) had to use ReadySHARE Printer. Tried, following instruction inn GUI Advanced tab... Trid to install on Mac. blocked by Mac pop-up: "NETGEAR USB Control Center.app" cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified. macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware.
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2 things you could try.
1. try a factory reset. Sometimes old settings can cause issues after a firmware update or the setting changed enough it needs to be cleared out and reinstalled.
2. you can just downgrade back to the old firmware if you'd like.
