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Jeffwb2u's avatar
Jeffwb2u
Aspirant
May 09, 2026

Invalid Firmware error

I have a Netgear RAX43v2 Router currently running Firmware version 1.1.3.18.  I have tried several methods to update the router to a new firmware version, but no matter what I try it says that the Firmware is Invalid.  

 

Has anyone else had this issue and been able to successfully resolve it?  I have tried loading several version of the firmware 1.1.3.18, 1.1.4.28 and 1.1.6.36.  There is no luck updating them either by TFTP, or through the Advanced>Administration>Router Update page.

5 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    And you were sure to unpack the .zip file before attempting to apply it?

    What browser were you using? Try MS Edge or FireFox? 

     

    May need to contact NG support and ask for help on this...

    • Jeffwb2u's avatar
      Jeffwb2u
      Aspirant

      I tried Edge and Chrome.  Haven't tried Firefox.  I am up to level 3 support from Netgear at the moment, waiting for level 3 support to call me back on a week day.

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User

        OK, Ya I think I saw this once before with another poster. NG support will need to help you out on this one. 

    • Jeffwb2u's avatar
      Jeffwb2u
      Aspirant

      Firefox made no difference.  Still says the Firmware file is Incorrect.  

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User

    It would be very helpful if you can double check that after downloading version 1.1.6.38, you extracted the firmware image file RAX43v2-V1.1.6.38_2.1.34.chk and this is the file that is what is being used for the manual firmware update.