Netgear Firmware Update Extender
On most models select settings firmware update.
Netgear firmware update extender. Access the firmware update page. While the firmware is loading do not interrupt the upgrade process. To manually update the firmware.
The extender menu displays. If you do not see that option select maintenance firmware upgrade. If you do not see that option select maintenance firmware upgrade.
So you can either wait until it does or manually update. Your existing wifi router and netgear wireless range extender may have different ssids wifi network names. For more information see how do i log in to my netgear wifi range extender.
If you manually update i recommend doing it over a hardwired connection. If you re following the guide you log into the extender and go through its firmware update settings. Find upload update file and click browse and locate the file you just downloaded.
Netgear regularly releases firmware updates to improve product performance add new features and enhance security. Make sure that your extender is connected to your router s wifi. I was then able to access the setup menu from an internet browser on my computer and downgraded the firmware.
Download the firmware to a convenient place such as your desktop. I assigned unique ssid names to each extender. Connect to your extender s wifi network.