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Nighthawk R7000 Connection Issues
I want to start with a little backstory...I first purchased this Nighthawk router in August of 2017 and used it for approximately 20 months with no issues whatsoever. It would stay connected/online f...
Had a firmware update the other day and Same issues at the moment. Not able to even connect to the router. Multiple reboots and troubleshooting but no progress. Not sure what else to do at this point. Internet connection from ISP is working fine, it’s just the router. -/:();/$&@“.,?!!!!
Mwaliph wrote:
Had a firmware update the other day and Same issues at the moment. Not able to even connect to the router. Multiple reboots and troubleshooting but no progress. Not sure what else to do at this point. Internet connection from ISP is working fine, it’s just the router. -/:();/$&@“.,?!!!!
I am sort of shocked end-users have not picked up on the fact that NG's latest R7000 firmware is a 'basket case'. Totally unreliable. Just looking at the subject list here would give one the impression of that.
Mwaliph, did you read the above before posting? Did you see where using the .42 (V1.0.9.42) would be the probable solution? Is has been for many.
NG moderators have even admitted in another thread that V1.0.9.88 has 'some issues' and they are working on them. The list of problems is long and varied, from DLNA server problems to Wifi disconnects and even the update bricking routers. Oddly it seems not every users has problems, but many do. Worse, NG, even knowing the problems has NOT removed the f/w (nor the prior one that is just as bad) from the d/l support page. Matter of fact, every day, users that have AUTO-UPDATE enabled are getting the latest 'questionable' update applied and then seemingly out of know where have router problems.
- IrvSp I’m not sure how to revert back to a different build or different version of the firmware. My router at the moment is still not even able to connect via Ethernet cables. I’ve completed a reset But still no way to connect via the application, Ethernet or any other way for me at the moment. How do you implement the different version?
You'll probably need to do the TFTP method. Many people have experienced problems doing this. It can be done but it can be tricky.
See these 2 Netgear KB articles :
https://kb.netgear.com/000059633/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-TFTP-client
https://kb.netgear.com/000059634/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-Windows-TFTP
Process is basically the same, but the last one is Windows specific.
Also, I suggest before trying this (of course you do need to d/l the .42 version and unzip it from Support tab) that you Google netgear tftp or just search this forum for tftp. Read some of those threads marked SOLVED too. It may help you avoid problems or if nothing else read the problems others had and be aware how to overcome them.
So here I am December 5th 2019 having this same problem with this Netgear R7000 Wifi Router. Version V1.0.9.88_10.2.88
Is there no solition coming?
- Will be useless retype the first post.
I have the same issue, I need to unplug it every 18-24 hours!
My firmware version is:
V1.0.10.90_10.2.90
Any suggestestions ?
Thanks> Will be useless retype the first post.
So, when you start your own thread for your own problem, include a
link to any other relevant thread(s) which you might have found. Also,
copy+paste is your friend,> V1.0.10.90_10.2.90
> Any suggestestions ?Other than those already offered here? No.
V1.0.10.90_10.2.90 was withdrawn within about one day of its
publication. V1.0.9.88_10.2.88 has been inciting complaints since its
publication.A quick Web or forum search for either might find any number of
complaints. The current consensus seems to be that V1.0.9.42_10.2.44 is
a better bet.