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dvj
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Aug 20, 2022

Important Security Firmware Update from NETGEAR

I have a Nighthawk MR60 Mesh network, which I bought from costco less than a year ago.

I got an email which stated:

 

Important Security Firmware Update from NETGEAR

 

We've Enhanced Your Product's Security.
Please Update to the Latest Firmware.
Your product has the following updates available:

MR60
Learn how to update here
Use the Nighthawk App to update your firmware
 

 

 

If you don't have an iOS or Android capable device, visit this page.

Watch this video to learn more:

 


For more information about the security enhancements, please visit our Security Advisory Page and enter your model number in the Security Advisory Search box, then press Enter.

 

 

 

The info to their video is useless - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOtTl-v0XZk

 

I call Netgear support and they were pushing me to buy tech support, which I didn't. 

They told me that the latest firmware version is V1.1.6.124. I have version V1.1.6.122. 

At http://routerlogin.net/start.htm under advanced -> router update, I only see version  V1.1.6.122, and it states "No new firmware available". 

 

What should I do? Do I need to update to firmware version  V1.1.6.124  ?????

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru
    Aug 21, 2022

     

    dvj wrote:

     

    I call Netgear support and they were pushing me to buy tech support, which I didn't. 

    They told me that the latest firmware version is V1.1.6.124. I have version V1.1.6.122. 

    At http://routerlogin.net/start.htm under advanced -> router update, I only see version  V1.1.6.122, and it states "No new firmware available". 

     

    Who did you call? Not, I hope, someone you found with an Internet search. That is a good way to reach scammers.

     

    The on-board check for new firmware is unreliable. It can miss updates. It can also be a while before updates hit the automated update servers.

     

    The best way to check is to visit the support pages for your device and to look at the library of available updates.

     

    Support | NETGEAR

    Feed in your model number and look for firmware for your device.

    The release notes should also tell you how to manually update the firmware.

     

    MR60 / MS60 Firmware Version 1.1.6.124 | Answer | NETGEAR Support

     

    Or read this:

     

    How do I manually upgrade firmware to my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support

     

     

    What should I do? Do I need to update to firmware version  V1.1.6.124  ?????

     Yes.