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KevBaz
Apr 20, 2020Tutor
EX7300 - Update Downloads are all corrupted
Hi, I have owned an EX7300 for a few years , and used it as an extender. I haven't updated it for a long time. I have been trying to update the firmware, but all of the updates in the Netgear Downloa...
- Apr 21, 2020
There's not an opening it up.
You log into the extender and upload that file.
https://kb.netgear.com/000057115/How-do-I-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-WiFi-Range-Extender
KevBaz
Apr 21, 2020Tutor
Thanks for the suggestions Plemans - I'm pretty sure it's a v1. I have fully extracted from the zip, but when I then attempt to open it, it's still coming up as corrupted. Any other suggestions? Perhaps there is a particular prog I should be using to try and opn it with?
plemans
Apr 21, 2020Guru - Experienced User
There's not an opening it up.
You log into the extender and upload that file.
https://kb.netgear.com/000057115/How-do-I-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-WiFi-Range-Extender
- KevBazApr 21, 2020Tutor
Thanks - that worked perfectly!
I hadn't appreciated that the download was designed to go directly to the router rather than be opened on my computer first (I'm not very good with IT...)
Your very prompt and helpful assistance is most appreciated.