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1. How to get Netgear Router Update- Automated & Manual Method Explained!! Keeping your router's firmware updated ensures you will have a better-performing device. Updating the firmware also accommodates to shield your network upon any latest security threats. When it comes to updating Netgear router firmware; you have two options to choose from. The first one is an automated process through the web interface, and the second is manual. Read this article till the end top learn in detail about both the methods. Update your Netgear Router's Firmware- Web Interface Method The automated method applies to work with Netgear Genie software. It will do the search and downloading update job for you in a few clicks only. Following check out how should you move step by step; to apply this method. 1. Use the computer or mobile device that is connected with your router's network. It is recommended to connect computer and router via Ethernet cable and not wirelessly.

2. 2. Launch a web browser and access the router admin page by using its URL or default IP address. 3. When you see the router login window; enter your admin ​user name​ and ​password in the respective fields.​ Type the correct values. 4. If you know the default values, fill them. Else you can get these values printed on the label of your router. You can always change or ​reset the Netgear router password​; in case you forget it. Need to know how? Click here 5. Once you get into the router admin console go to "​Administration" under "ADVANCED" or "Settings" tab. 6. Click to select the ​"Firmware Update​ or ​Router Update​." 7. Click on the "​Check" button. 8. The router will start exploring for the new firmware and will show you when found. 9. To update any new firmware version available, it will ask your consent; click on the "​Yes" ​option. 10. The firmware update will start downloading, after a little while it will be done. Make sure you do not disturb the downloading process; it can result in corrupting the files. Do not close or refresh your browser; do not remove or disrupt the ethernet connection, etc. Your router will reboot after the completion of firmware updating and uploading. The overall time taken by this process is no more than five minutes. Considering you have fast running internet access on your network.

3. You may need to set up your router again when it reboots. For any helo on how to setup a Netgear router, you can contact the router customer support. Netgear router login failed? Do not panic; it can be fixed easily. Call at the toll-free Netgear tech support number: Call Us (+1) 888 480 0288 Upgrade your Netgear Router's Firmware- Manually The manual process is not like an automated method, where everything happens at the software end. This method provides you better control over your actions and choices. You can choose or discard the options you will see. Following let's check out how to proceed with this method. 1. Open the browser and go to "NETGEAR Download Center." 2. Locate and download the correct firmware as per your router's model. 3. Unzip the saved, downloaded file. It should have extension an .img or .chk extension. 4. Make sure your computer is connected to your router via an Ethernet cable instead of choosing a wireless option. 5. Cable connections can help to upload firmware updates fast and securely. On the flip side if you choose to update firmware wirelessly; it might get corrupted. 6. Access the router admin login page by going to the router website. 7. In the login window; provide the username and password values. 8. Ensure you type the correct spellings of login values. Check the router's label to confirm the login values. 9. Now, select the "​Administration​" option under the "​ADVANCED" tab​. 10. Find and click on the "​Firmware Update" ​or "​Router Update" ​button. 11. You will see a new window popped-up having an empty filed to choose the file and button to "​Browse" file. Click on the browse button. 12. Navigate to the location of the file (desktop/drive) click to open and upload. 13. It wouldn't take much time, and your router will reboot after the firmware is uploaded completely. 14. You can check the Router Status page to verify if the new firmware version is uploaded or not. Netgear Router Support Our Router support helpdesk works 24x7. You can anytime contact us; whenever you need Netgear router tech support. Dial the toll-free number to speak to our support executives. Here is the phone number: Call Us (+1) 888 480 0288. Visit us at ​Router error Code​.