check Firmware Error

Question

I've never downloaded a firmware update to my R7000 router. When I purchased it, the big thing was Genie. Now everything is done through the Nighthawk App. My current firmware is v1.0.8.34. When I check for updates on my app it gives me a 'check firmware error'. I know there is an update to the firmware and i have downloaded it to my desktop, however my user's manual does not cover manual firmware updates. I googled how and it says to connect my computer to my router using an ethernet cable but i can't do that since the router's only ethernet cable is attached to the modem. If i disconnect the modem from the router and connect the router to my computer i won't be able to connect to router via Wi-Fi. Maybe that's my problem - i don't know how to connect to my router via ethernet?

Any help would be much appreciated!

FURRYe38 · Answer

Most likely the system won't update since it's kind far behind so ya, you'll need to manually update:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-Wi-Fi-5-AC-Routers/New-R7000-Firmware-Version-1-0-11-136-Released/td-p/2245573/jump-to/first-unread-message
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Does your PC have a ethernet port? Can connect the ethernet port to the back of the router then connect to the routers web page to manually update using a web browser.
https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router
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They make inexpensive USB to ethernet adapters as well if your PC doesn't have a Ethernet port.
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up4it1023 · Answer

Thank you.&nbsp; I'm working the ethernet problem now.&nbsp; My laptop is 12 years old and i'm not sure the ethernet port even works lol.&nbsp;&nbsp;

FURRYe38 · Answer

Whats the make and model of this LT?&nbsp;
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