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Vvohra
Aug 06, 2021Follower
R8300 Whether Firmware update should be done from Version 116 to 154
My R8300 Nighthawk Router which I have not updated and is running on Firmware Version 116 , gives a lower upload speed of 52 Mbps and Download speed of 250 Mbps when doing a speed test. My Hardware en...
plemans
Aug 06, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What modem/gateway is it connected to?
I prefer a manual update over a hardwired connection to any other method of update. Tends to go the smoothest and end up with the least amount of corrupt firmware issues.
https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router