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Firmware update email wndr 4500
I got a email today to update my firmware on my wndr4500 for security reasons. After the update the Router no longer functions. I cant even login to it to it to downgrade the firmware. This update ha...
Thats not waht I was told. While holding in the rest button then power on ur router lights will blink. It worked for me. I did a lot of research on this problem. My router had a blinking greeen power light. This indicates a curupt firmware issue. I found a fix this is what I did.
change ipv4 ip use the following ip 192.168.1.2
download tftp2
Enter 198.162.1.1 for server
pasword for router =password
Browse to ur path where the firmware u want to use is located.
Click update.I was able to do this and fix my wndr4500. Im I happy I had to do extra work to fix this not at all
It popped up in google. How can I update without being at risk?
beachbaby wrote:
How can I update without being at risk?
Download from the web site and apply manually.
>>>>> WNDR4500 | Product | Support | NETGEAR <<<<<
The release notes explain what to do:
WNDR4500 Firmware Version 1.0.1.46 | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Then again what does "in google" mean. Chrome? Google search? Something else?