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Cleek58
Dec 01, 2022Tutor
firmware update for R7850
every time i try to update firmware thru download genie it never updates. When i download from the website and extract it to try manual update it says wrong file and aborts. what is going on with th...
plemans
Dec 01, 2022Guru - Experienced User
You're going from original release firmware to 10 versions newer. Have you tried a staggered approach? Maybe one of the older firmwares expand the partitioning size and are needed. I'd try staggering it versus going all 10 versions right away.
- Cleek58Dec 01, 2022Tutor
where would i find the older firmware updates? i have been trying to update this unit for 2 years with the same problems. when I had the support from net gear they couldn't even get me updated.
- plemansDec 01, 2022Guru - Experienced User
here:
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/r7850.aspx#download
and then click on +view previous versions.
- Cleek58Dec 01, 2022Tutor
Thanks all went back and installed every other update and it worked now i am up to date