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Fwg's avatar
Fwg
Initiate
Mar 28, 2017
Solved

Invalid R6300v2 firmware R6300v2-V1.0.4.8_10.0.77

I have downloaded the Zip file, and have let the Genie download and try to upload the router.  The Zip method unzips the file, and the file type reads "Recovered file fragments".  The extension is "C...
Firmware
  • DexterJB's avatar
    DexterJB
    May 09, 2017

    Hi Southpaw2,

     

    1. Does the issue persist when you bypass the router and connect straight to the modem?

    2. Please make sure that the ports are forwarded if there are any. You can contact the manufacturer to verify.

     

    Regards,

     

    Dexter

    Community Team

michaelkenward's avatar
michaelkenward
Guru
Mar 29, 2017

First check that you have the correct firmware for your hardware. There are different flavours of the R6300.

 

What is the current firmware?

 

This may be one of those devices where you need to get an intermediate firmware before it will apply the latest. There have been about a dozen versions of the firmware for the R6300v2. Maybe you are trying to leap too far in one go.

 

The whole library is here:

 

R6300v2 | Product | Support | NETGEAR

 

Have you tried letting the router get the new firmware through the browser interface? See page 87 of the manual.

 

 

 

  • Fwg's avatar
    Fwg
    Initiate
    Mar 29, 2017

    I did use the browser interface as stated originally.  I just returned the item to the vendor.  I had a through wire speed of 80 MBps and the router would only provide 35 to 45 MBps at best WiFi.  Thanks for your help.  Hope someone else can benefit from this.  I'm done.

    :-)

    • modinilesh's avatar
      modinilesh
      Aspirant
      Apr 19, 2017

      Hi,

       

      I'm also receiving same error 'This firmware file is incorrect! Please get the firmware file again and make sure it is the correct firmware for this product. ' Last version I've on router is V1.0.3.48_10.0.85.

       

      Do I need to install all upgrade after my last version or should I upgrade to latest?

      • michaelkenward's avatar
        michaelkenward
        Guru
        Apr 20, 2017

        The latest version for the R6300v2 is Firmware Version 1.0.4.8.

         

        >>> R6300v2 | Product | Support | NETGEAR <<<

         

        Remember, if you download it from the website it comes as a zipped file that you have to unzip to get the .chk file.

         

        And ensure that you get the right file for the right version of the R6300.

         

        There is no V1.0.3.48 for the R6300v2. Maybe you have something else.