Netgear Firmware Update Software
The manual process gives you more control and is the recommended method if you have a specific firmware version you want to install.
Netgear firmware update software. To ensure that new features are available on your router make sure that it s running the latest firmware. Unzip the file if needed. How to update router software with the nighthawk app.
To find documentation firmware software or other files enter a whole or partial model number in the text search box. Download center help. Netgear regularly releases firmware updates to improve product performance add features and enhance security.
Type your model number in the search box. Fixes security issues. If you do not see a drop down menu make sure you entered your model number correctly or select a product category to browse for your product model.
If a drop down menu displays select your model. You can download a software firmware image configuration files and ssl files from a computer to the switch by using an http session over a web browser. The simplest way to update the firmware on your netgear router is with the nighthawk app.
The firmware on your netgear router can be updated using either the automated or the manual method. You can either click on the router settings on the left hand panel or on the click here link under the router settings thumbnail. We recommend that you update the firmware using http.
Click firmware and software downloads. Open the netgear genie software and click on router settings. Welcome to the netgear download center.