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WNR2000V3 img file doesn't update
When I attempt to update my WiFi router, I download the file that shows on the Netgear website, it is a *.img file which the manuals says should work. Alas, it does
not. As you can see below, it says the file format to use is a *.chk file. So, just in case, I copied the *.img file and changed the extension to *.chk, but that didn't do any good either. Can someone please help me get the update file so I can update my router -- PLEASE.
Well, that's embarrassing. My router was replaced and I forgot about it. It is an R6300V2 and I have updated my router. Thanks so much for reminding me to do the obvious . . . check the model.
Thanks,
Donna
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MsDonCow wrote:
When I attempt to update my WiFi router, I download the file that shows on the Netgear website, it is a *.img file which the manuals says should work. Alas, it does
not. As you can see below, it says the file format to use is a *.chk file. So, just in case, I copied the *.img file and changed the extension to *.chk, but that didn't do any good either.
Are you sure that you have the hardware version WNR2000V3?
The firmware for the WNR2000V2 is a .chk file. (No one ever accused Netgear of being logical.) And you cannot use V3 firmware on a V2 device.
Well, that's embarrassing. My router was replaced and I forgot about it. It is an R6300V2 and I have updated my router. Thanks so much for reminding me to do the obvious . . . check the model.
Thanks,
Donna
At least the router didn't manage to install the wrong firmware. That would have been much more embarrassing .... and expensive
