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R7900P Firmware Issue Version 1.4.2.84 / Browser Issues
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
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
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Di you factory reset and set up from scratch the router after applying the .84 FW version?
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
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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.
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-router
Enjoy.
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.
I am having the same browser issues with Version 1.4.2.84. How do I downgrade to the previous firmware version?
