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aragonl
Oct 09, 2021Follower
How to update firmware in R8000P bridged (not primary router) router?
My current configuration is: Modem to Model RAX45 (AX4300), then using bridge function to Model R8000P (AC4000). Is there a method to update the AC4000 firmware while in the above configurati...
Kitsap
Oct 09, 2021Master
Strongly recommend you DO NOT update the firmware of anything via an app. Way too many problems arise as a result. Specifically corrupt firmware.
If you feel you need to update the firmware, I strongly recommend you do so manually via an ethernet connection cable to the device and using a web browser on a computer. If that is not convienent from a location standpoint, disconnect the device, move it to perform the update and then move it back.