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whitedp
Tutor
Oct 11, 2022

How to Update R7000 from 1.0.3.68?

Hello. A friend has an R7000 router currently still using firmware 1.0.3.68_1.1.31 and I tried to update it via the control panel's Check for new firmware mechanism. All it ever did was say "trying t...
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    whitedp
    Tutor
    Oct 11, 2022

    Thanks. So there is no problem in trying to make the jump from 1.0.3.68 all the way to 1.0.11.136 in a single bound? Again, I am very concerned about possibly bricking or otherwise messing up the router since I am doing it remotely for a very non-technical friend. Thanks

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Oct 11, 2022

      Should not be any problems if they follow the instructions. 

       

      Again use a wired PC and web browser. MS Edge in Windows or Safari for Apple.