R7900P Firmware Issue Version 1.4.2.84 / Browser Issues

[BillS22]

After upgrading my R7900P to Firmware Version 1.4.2.84 I started getting Browser Issues.

Both Chrome and Edge would fail loading web pages.

I down graded the firmware to the last previous version, 1.4.1.68, and the Browser Issues went away.

Just an FYI in case you are having problems.

Bill

[BillS22 · Accepted solution]

Thanks for the reply.

I didn't reset because I have been using this router for a long time with no firmware issues until now.

Also, I have been using the Armor / Bitware Protection for nearly to years, and again have not had an issue until now.

So, I am convenence it's the Firmware: 1.4.2.84. Perhaps it's a get-ready-for-Windows 11 issue.

Many software suppliers are re-writing their apps in preporation for Win 11.

I don't know, and I am running Win 10, not 11. But I've never had a Firmware issue until this version.

I'm happy sticking with 1.4.1.68 until ver 84 is fixed.

Thanks again for the response,

Bill

[FURRYe38]

Di you factory reset and set up from scratch the router after applying the .84 FW version? 

[ilteq]

I upgraded my R8000P to version 1.4.2.84 today and have been having the same problems. Web pages randomly fail to load on both wired and wireless devices. I factory reset the router and the problem was still there.

I then downgraded to 1.4.1.68 and the problems are gone.

[FURRYe38]

Thannks for confirming. 

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-rout...
Enjoy.

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@ilteq wrote:

I upgraded my R8000P to version 1.4.2.84 today and have been having the same problems. Web pages randomly fail to load on both wired and wireless devices. I factory reset the router and the problem was still there.

I then downgraded to 1.4.1.68 and the problems are gone.

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[BillS22 · Accepted solution]

Thanks for the reply.

I didn't reset because I have been using this router for a long time with no firmware issues until now.

Also, I have been using the Armor / Bitware Protection for nearly to years, and again have not had an issue until now.

So, I am convenence it's the Firmware: 1.4.2.84. Perhaps it's a get-ready-for-Windows 11 issue.

Many software suppliers are re-writing their apps in preporation for Win 11.

I don't know, and I am running Win 10, not 11. But I've never had a Firmware issue until this version.

I'm happy sticking with 1.4.1.68 until ver 84 is fixed.

Thanks again for the response,

Bill

[FURRYe38]

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[1jm2]

I am having the same browser issues with Version 1.4.2.84. How do I downgrade to the previous firmware version?

[1jm2]

I figured it out. I reinstalled Firmware Version 1.4.1.68 and problem solved!

[BillS22]

Yup. Just install the older version on top of the new. 

[BillS22]

I tried the new firmware again, ver 1.4.2.84.

However, it still causes problems with both Microsoft Edge and Chrome.

Both browsers report URL problems and lists the URL's as invalid.

I down graded to ver 1.4.1.68 and the internet problems went away.

I have recently upgraded to Win 11 and I experienced this problem with both Win 10 and 11.

Bill