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xqcow
Aspirant
Feb 21, 2023
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Manually updating firmware version or use the genie?

we have a WNR2000v5|N300 Wifi Router, and the firmware is 1.0.0.34. According to the website, the latest version is 1.0.0.80 https://www.netgear.com/support/product/WNR2000v5.aspx#download   Howeve...
  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Feb 21, 2023

    Genie isn't the best at updating firmware. 

    Also, when we see corrupt firmware issues, it tends to be from when people auto-update or use the app/wifi for updating. The most stable route is when you update manually. We see the least amount of errors/issues that route.