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ivankhoury
Apr 10, 2017Aspirant
Can I install firmware not meant for my router? (VEGN2610)
I have a VEGN2610 router which comes with firmware from my ISP (https://www.netgear.com/service-providers/products/telco/gateways/vegn2610.aspx). However, my router came with the firmware 1.0.0.2...
DarrenM
Apr 12, 2017Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
Hello Ivankhoury
No you cannot install firmware from a different skew on this device. But if you can find the older firmware you can roll back to that.
DarrenM
ivankhoury
Apr 12, 2017Aspirant
"...since I can't rollback especially on this router..."
I do have the previous firmware, but I have already mentioned that I cannot rollback especially in this router. When I try flashing the old firmware, it will warn me "You are installing an older version" but there is no 'Continue Anyway' button or anything, it just says 'Return'