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Alaska34
Nov 15, 2022Aspirant
how to update firmware
Alaska34
Nov 15, 2022Aspirant
Thank you but I think I am too old and stoopid to even be asking for help.
FURRYe38
Nov 16, 2022Guru - Experienced User
What NG product are you needing help on?
Is this a router, modem? Picture display?
There are gentlemen in this forum that are around 20 years my senior. đ
- Alaska34Nov 16, 2022Aspirant
Its a router model R6250 and it is out of warranty.
I don't often use the old lady card but technology scares me.
- plemansNov 16, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Here's a written guide on doing it manually:
https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router
and then a video guide at the bottom of this KB article:
https://kb.netgear.com/23442/How-do-I-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router-with-a-web-browser
Do you know what firmware version you're on? A lot of devices automatically update.
Also, is there a reason you think you need to update? Just checking if you're having a problem or what's going on exactly.
- Alaska34Nov 16, 2022Aspirant
I don't even know what firmware is; I just picked up the word somewhere.
My WIFI (or is it internet) connection seems to come and go.
Spectrum said I needed a new router but I'm not so sure.
When I first try to get online I get "there is no internet connection" but then within 10 or 15 seconds there it is.
Maybe I'm just fine the way it is.