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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...

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Oct 11, 2022

Download the FW file needed and manually install it using a wired PC and web browser using the manual tab:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/New-R7000-Firmware-Version-1-0-11-136-Released/td-p/2245573/jump-to/first-unread-message

https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router

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

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.