Netgear Router Firmware Update

Netgear Router Firmware is preinstalled and embedded software which controls administrative features, routing protocols as well as security functions. The firmware is stored on Read-Only Memory (ROM) chip of router.

In order to make your router work properly, ensure that Netgear Router Firmware is up-to-date. If this is not the case, you may experience issues when connecting to the internet or trying to connect with any smart device. There are three main options for Netgear router firmware upgrade:

Router Web Interface
Manually from the Netgear Download Center
Using Netgear Genie Application

All of these three methods are briefly described below.

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Netgear Router Update Using Web Interface

Netgear regularly releases firmware updates to enhance product performance, add new features, and improve security. If you visit routerlogin.net web interface, you might see a message at the top of the dashboard stating that new firmware is available. Click on that message to check if new firmware is available and to update your router. Here’s how to update Netgear Router Firmware using the admin web user interface:

Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your router’s network.
Access the default web address via an internet browser.
The default login window displays.
Enter your admin username and password.
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Select the Administration option.
Click on the Firmware Update option.
The router searches for new firmware.
If a new firmware is available, click or tap Yes.

Let the Netgear router firmware update properly. To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the update. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router. The router will restart after the firmware is uploaded and updated. If you come across Netgear router firmware update failed error, get in touch with our highly-experienced technicians.

Manually Update Netgear Router Firmware

In addition to the default router admin interface, you can also upgrade your router firmware manually from the download center. Implement the below-given steps for Netgear router update:

Download the newest firmware on your router by navigating to the Download Center.
Enter your router's model number and look for the firmware.
Now, take an Ethernet cable and connect your PC to the router.
Head over to the default router admin interface using 192.168.1.1 IP.
Click on the Netgear Firmware Update option and then the Upload button.

Do not interrupt this process as it might cause corruption, which will make your router unusable. Your router reboots after the firmware is uploaded.

Netgear Firmware Update Using Netgear Genie Application

Follow the instructions below for Netgear Router update on your WiFi router:

Launch the Netgear Genie app on your device.
Afterward, go to the Router Settings.
Once prompted, fill in the username and password.
Navigate to the Netgear Router Update section.
Now, click on the Next button to see whether a new firmware update is available or not.
Once done, click on the Yes button to start the Netgear firmware update process.

As soon as the update gets completed, you will be redirected to the Genie settings page. Here, you can check the new router firmware version. In case of any difficulty, reach out to our knowledgeable technicians.

No Internet After Netgear Firmware Update. What to Do?

Nowadays, the most common issue after updating the Netgear router firmware is no internet access. No matter whether you try rebooting the router and modem around a dozen times, resetting the router or replacing the Ethernet cable, you still get no internet access error. Well, in this case, you just need to go through some Netgear router troubleshooting steps mentioned underneath.

Chances are that the firmware is corrupted. It mostly happens when you use a wireless connection between the router and computer for Netgear firmware update. Therefore, ensure to use an Ethernet cable to connect the router to your computer while upgrading the firmware.
Use the Ping command followed by the router IP to check if you have updated the corrupted firmware. In case you receive an invalid response, the firmware is corrupted. In this case, downgrade the firmware on your Netgear router with the help of our technicians.
Another reason why you are getting Netgear router firmware update failed error is that you have updated a wrong firmware. It happens in two scenarios – first you have updated the firmware of a different router model and second, you have missed an intermediate step. Here is an example of an intermediate step: suppose your current router firmware version is 1.0 and you have updated it to the version 1.2. Then, check whether there is any 1.1 update released by Netgear. If there is any such firmware version available, firstly update your router to this version and after that to the 1.2 version.

In this way, you can get internet access after Netgear router firmware update. Still facing the same issue? Don’t hesitate to take technical guidance from our experts. We will provide targeted solutions to all your problems within a few moments.