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Waggster
Feb 21, 2023Tutor
R7000p firmware - Newer version available but app and admin indicate no new firmware available?
My R7000P currently has the V1.3.3.142 firmware installed. The downloads section for this device indicates a 1.3.3.154 is available yet neither the app nor the admin interface for the device show ne...
michaelkenward
Feb 21, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Waggster wrote:
Is there a reason why the app/admin interface would show no new firmware when there is a new version available?
Those automated tests can miss updates for various reasons, including sloppy coding at Netgear's end and users with firmware so old that the update system can't cope with it. It can also take time for new firmware to migrate from the support pages to the update servers.
You have a version that is a couple of years old.
R7000P Firmware Version 1.3.3.154 | Answer | NETGEAR Support
The most reliable approach is to look at the support pages for your device. If that lists new firmware, update the router manually.
How do I manually upgrade firmware to my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
That has the advantage of using a more reliable approach than possibly flaky WifI or a "live" firmware download that can crash in mi update, killing a router.