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R6300v2 firmware not updating
My R6300v2 router is not updating at all. It is showing Firmware Version V1.0.3.6_1.0.63CH. I have already downloaded the newest update on my PC, however when i try to browse for the file and open it...
Hello - I am also running firmware version V1.0.3.6_1.0.63CH
Wanted to be sure I was current for any vulnerabilities, so . . .
Download R6300v2-V1.0.4.36_10.0.93.chk from netgear.com
Went into the Administration utility, selected this file, uploaded, and received the message:
The firmware file is incorrect please get the firmware file again and make sure it is the correct firmware for this product
I verified that the model is indeed R6300V2 (AC1750) - both on the admin interface and the sticker on the router.
Tried downloading and extracting again – same issue.
In the Firmware upgrade screen selected the Check button, which indicated that:
No new firmware version available.
Question: Do I believe this statement, or continue to try to find a way to update to what appears to be a newer version?
Replied here as it appears to be the same issue . . .
Alysonia,
It took me a while to get up the nerve to attempt the below procedure as any failure could easily result in a bricked/unusable router. But since it was successful I thought I would share with you in case you're still looking and willing to take that risk.
I used the following procedure specifically to remove the CH (charter) version and revert back to V1.0.3.22_10.0.67 – same version, but no longer Charter. From this I could then upgrade to the latest version from Netgear. If you’re looking to do something different you will need to modify these instructions for your purposes. Again, this worked for me, but may not for you for any number of reasons. Good luck.
1. Manually Backup your router settings - write them down
2. Flash the new firmware dd-wrt.K3_R6300V2CH.chk (can now be found here https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/download.php?id=42538&sid=417bea094969968cd6a3c07c50635a51)
3. This will change the firmware to V1.0.3.22_10.0.67, which is no longer Charter
4. NOTE: The router interface will change drastically. See here for more details on dd-wrt: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DD-WRT
5. You will need to navigate to flash the new updated firmware; On the Administration tab there is a FirmWare Upgrde tab
6. Flash the new firmware with the latest version from Netgear – currently R6300v2-V1.0.4.36_10.0.93
6. Wait till the router is fully flashed and restarted.
7. Factory reset your router.
This was exactly what I was looking for. Followed the instructions and was able to update the firmware to the latest version 1.0.4.50
Thanks