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Unable to load new firmware on R6300v2
My Router (1.0.4.2) is reporting a new version is available (1.0.4.46_10.0.93) but it fails to download the file internally... When I went to the Netgear download site and chose my model it shows th...
prior to uploading it, did you extract the download?
right click on the file you download (if on windows) and extract it.
Then try it.
Indeed, I extracted it before trying to apply... Previous to extracting I tried to apply it as a .zip and it returned a "not a .chk file" error.
> This firmware file is incorrect! [...]
What is the name of that "incorrect!" "firmware file"?
> [...] Previous to extracting I tried to apply it as a .zip and it
> returned a "not a .chk file" error.As it should have.
If you really do have an R6300v2, and you're really specifying a file
like "R6300v2-V1.0.4.52_10.0.93.chk", and the router hates it, then I'd
try a smaller jump. "1.0.4.2" to "1.0.4.52" in one step might be too
far. It's unusual, but such things have been reported.> What is the name of that "incorrect!" "firmware file"?
I tried:
- R6300v2-V1.0.4.46_10.0.93.chk
and:
- R6300v2-V1.0.4.52_10.0.93.chk
I will try to locate, download, and apply an upgrade file closer to 1.0.4.2.. will let you know!
> I will try to locate, [...]
Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model number, and look
for Downloads. (For older versions, under Firmware and Software
Downloads, look for "View Previous Versions".) Find the kit(s).
Download the kit(s) you want. Read the "Release Notes" file for
instructions. (In the User Manual, look for "firmware", and,
especially, for a topic like "Manually Upload Firmware to the Router".)
When that fails because of a deficient User Manual, try:> [...] will let you know!
Please do.