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netgear nighthawk R8500 firmware updating with a MAC/Apple
nighthawk R8500 cant update firmware, nothing is working im a mac apple user what can I do????
jacqueshousehol wrote:
nighthawk R8500 cant update firmware, nothing is working im a mac apple user
what can I do????
This is the most reliable way to go about it.
How do I manually upgrade firmware to my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Remember, the download is a zip file. When you unpack it, do not try to "run" the firmware, especially if it is an "img" file. A lot of baffled Mac users turn up here after making that mistake.