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mwgo
Nov 13, 2022Follower
R6700v2 firmware file update issue
I am having an issue trying to update the firmware on my nighthawk R6700v2. The file available for download from Netgear Support is a *.img file. My pc identifies it as an ISO disk image file. ...
FURRYe38
Nov 13, 2022Guru - Experienced User
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE .IMG file. The has to be sent thru the routers web page if after you log into the routers web page using a wired PC and web browser? MS EDGE should work:
https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router