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R6300v2 Firmware is invalid
Hello there.
I am on firmware version V1.0.3.26_10.0.70 on model R6300v2 and wanted to update to the most recent version.
While trying to update manually, that is by downloading the firmware and initiating the update process the router OS rejects it as being Invalid firmware.
Also, tried using the inbuilt settings in the router to update but failed with the same error.
i tried using different browsers as well with the same result.
Thanks in advance!
Tried all sorts of stuff.
Finally, I used the DD-Wrt firmware to upgrade.
First brushed the stock firmware with DD-Wrt(initial release for the router) and then upgraded to stock (latest Update) from DD-Wrt.
Worked for me!
if somebody else wants to follow this method, do it at your own risk.
Cheers and thanks, everybody.
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You seem to be two versions behind current.
R6300v2 | Product | Support | NETGEAR
Have you tried the intermediate (Firmware Version 1.0.3.28) before going to the latest (Firmware Version 1.0.3.30)?
Thanks for your reply. Yes, I did! :manlol:
Tried all sorts of stuff.
Finally, I used the DD-Wrt firmware to upgrade.
First brushed the stock firmware with DD-Wrt(initial release for the router) and then upgraded to stock (latest Update) from DD-Wrt.
Worked for me!
if somebody else wants to follow this method, do it at your own risk.
Cheers and thanks, everybody.
@searay wrote:... thinking about trying 3rd party FW
Any reason for this? Beyond the challenge.
