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Alica11WTD
Aspirant
Oct 03, 2019
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Updating Firmware R7800, how?

So i've found there is a hotfix firmware update, and i cant uptade via phone app cuz it dosn't even show it there. Can i do it on my pc?
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Oct 03, 2019

    Th R7800s IP addresss should be 192.168.1.1 if your using it's default IP configuration. 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 03, 2019

Use your Pc and a wired connection to the router. Download the FW file and apply it thru the routers web page. I recommend using FireFox or Opera to do this. 

  • Alica11WTD's avatar
    Alica11WTD
    Aspirant
    Oct 03, 2019

    So i've downloaded the firmware form netgear site its called R7800-V1.0.2.63_beta and its a img file

    So i just connect to the router with wire and whats the router web page, do you meant the http://192.168.100.1 one!?

    Thanks

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Oct 03, 2019

      Th R7800s IP addresss should be 192.168.1.1 if your using it's default IP configuration. 

      • Alica11WTD's avatar
        Alica11WTD
        Aspirant
        Oct 03, 2019

        i cant seem to find any update setting anywhere ....

         

        L.E i've found it thanks for your help