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hlb512
Jan 24, 2021Aspirant
Having trouble updating firmware on the router
Hello. I have the nighthawk R6230 and keep getting emails that there is a firmware update I need. I have been unable to update it. I got the app and followed the instructions but once I get to the pa...
microchip8
Jan 24, 2021Master
You should never update firmware with an app or over WiFi, unless you want a bricked router. Use a wired connection and the router's Web UI at http://192.168.1.1
- hlb512Jan 25, 2021Aspirant
Thank you. So is this the same way as described by the other person who answered? Your link did not work, it took me to a blank page asking me to sign in to something, but the other persons' took me to the netgear page about manually updating. thanks!
- michaelkenwardJan 25, 2021Guru - Experienced User
hlb512 wrote:
Your link did not work, it took me to a blank page asking me to sign in to something,
I can see at least three "links" in this discussion. So we have no idea which didn't work. It could provide important clues.
And "something" could be anything. If you need more help, detailed answers are better than vague "did not work" responses.