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LDaly
Feb 03, 2026Follower
Error updating firmware
Every time I check for a firmware update on my router it says there was an error.
2 Replies
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Not much to go on.
What NG product and model# is this?
How are you checking for firmware updates?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
- plemansGuru - Experienced User
You can also try manually updating. Its the method that I prefer.
https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router