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Firmware update WN1000RP
Hi I bought and successfully installed the range extender on my existing network. When I logged into the _EXT router, the first page that came up was an update page asking if I wanted to upgrade th...
scogie wrote: I was informed that doing a firmware update is only recommended if connectivity issues are encountered
That is correct BUT an official update from Netgear should NOT brick the unit. Yes, your current firmware may work better than the newest firmware but no matter what, you should be able to go back to the old firmware. I have never heard an official firmware bricking a unit!