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mattrogers13
Aspirant
Oct 09, 2020
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Can't install firmware 1.0.9.42 on R700P

I performed a factory reset on my router using both the software method and the paperclip method. Then manually installed the firmware V1.0.9.42_10.2.44. But the firmware # won't change from V1.3.1.6...
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  • antinode's avatar
    antinode
    Oct 09, 2020

    > R7000-V1.0.9.42_10.2.44.chk

     

          "R7000".  So, _not_ for an "R7000P".

     

       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".)

    Failing a helpful User Manual:

     

          https://kb.netgear.com/23960

     


       If it's any consolation:

     

          https://community.netgear.com/t5/x/x/m-p/1988409#M170426

antinode's avatar
antinode
Guru
Oct 09, 2020

> [...] some recomendations here on the forums [...]

 

   Thanks for the helpful links.

 

> [...] suggested going back to 1.0.9.42.

 

   On what?  "R7000" and "R7000P" are spelled differently for a reason.

 

> [...] manually installed the firmware V1.0.9.42_10.2.44. [...]

 

   What was the whole name of the relevant file?  Did "R7000P" appear in
it anyplace?