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FURRYe38
Guru
Apr 27, 2022

New - MR60 / MS60 Firmware Version 1.1.6.124 Released

New Features and Enhancements: 04/27/2022 Supports Smart Parental Controls (SPC) Fixed AirPlay issue while iPhone/iPad and Apple TV are connected to the same node, either MR60 or MS60. Fixed ...
kickns's avatar
kickns
Aspirant
Aug 18, 2022

I am trying to install this upgrade and have run into an issue.  I am running a MacBook Pro using Safari and Firefox (tried both) with an MR60 router and two MS60 satellites; all have the .122 firmware.

 

I can log onto the router with no problem.  However, when I try to log onto the satellites to manually upgrade the firmware, the satellite wants me to log in again.  The router password does not work; neither does the default.  I don't remember giving the satellites a different password when I first set this system up a year ago.

 

Got any ideas?  I know that I can reset the satellite to the factory settings using the Reset button but am not sure what the steps are after that.

 

Thanks for any help you can provide.  I don't want to brick my system by doing something stupid.

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    Aug 18, 2022

    So admin and password don't work to get into the MS web page? 

    Are they showing synced with the MR on the MRs web page? 

     

    The MS need to be updated before the MR is. 

     

    NG may not be pushing or giving notifications of new FW on there systems. So giving users a bit more control of FW updates, users can review NGs download site or the forum for FW update information and manually update FW on there own. 

    • kickns's avatar
      kickns
      Aspirant
      Aug 18, 2022

      Yes, both satellites show a good status on the MR's web page and on the Nighthawk app.

       

      I understand the the MS needs to be updated before the MR.  Any workarounds available for the password situation?  Or do I have to perform a factory reset on each satellite?  If I do that, do I need to connect my laptop to the MS via Ethernet to upload the new firmware?  And then can I use the Nighthawk app to reconnect the MS to the MR?  I guess I am asking if this is the sequence:

       

      1.  Factory reset first MS and then upload new firmware then power down

      2.  Factory reset second MS and then upload new firmware then power down

      3.  Upload new firmware to MR; power off for two minutes than power up

      4.  Pray that MR comes up then use Nighthawk app to reconnect MSes

       

      Anything missing?  Where are the possibilities for bricking the system?

       

      Thanks

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      kickns
      Aspirant
      Aug 18, 2022

      I worked my way around the issue by resetting the router password.  The satellites picked up the new password and I was able to upgrade the firmware without any issues.  Thanks for the help.