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geogherkins1
Feb 01, 2024Tutor
WNR2000v5 R2 N300 Firmware Upgrade Download Not Compatible
Product is the WNR2000v5 R2 (serial number 4KX1665H060EF) with Firmware Version V1.0.0.38 and I want to patch security vulnerabilities. When attempting to upgrade to V1.0.0.80, I get error: "This...
plemans
Feb 01, 2024Guru - Experienced User
I couldn't find that firmware version for any of the WNR2000's. makes me wonder if it was one of those versions sold directly to an ISP. I wouldn't be surprised if it was as they tend to have some designation after the model number. Usually if you look in the advanced setting status page, you see some additional firmware details.
But regardless, that is a very low performing router. Unless you're on old DSL (as newer will be faster than it can handle), its bottlenecking your network and should be upgraded.