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FURRYe38's avatar
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 16, 2024

New - R8000 Firmware Version 1.0.5.88 Released

Security Fixes:

 


Download Link:

https://www.netgear.com/support/product/r8000.aspx#download

 

Firmware Update Instructions:

To update your router’s firmware, follow the instructions in your router’s user manual. To view your router’s user manual, visit:https://www.netgear.com/support/product/R8000.aspx#docs

 

Manually update FW on the router if this isn't seen on the routers web page:

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

 

NOTE: Use a wired PC and web browser to update router FW. If continued problems are seen after a FW update, it's recommended to try a factory reset and setup from scratch with out loading any saved configurations from backup files.

https://kb.netgear.com/9665/How-do-I-perform-a-factory-reset-on-my-NETGEAR-router

 

https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router

 

NOTE: Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200

 

This router is now EoL.

 

Let us know how it works for you...

6 Replies

  • I'm already running firmware 1.0.5.88 which is the latest but the download link I received from Netgear had me download V1.0.12.106 which looks like it's intended for an R7000. Should I try to install the firmware suggested to me by Netgear even though it says it's for an R7000?

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User

      v.88 is most current for the R8000. Had you had a R7000 any any point in history? 

       

      • robdog1977's avatar
        robdog1977
        Tutor

        No. Here's a copy of part of the email I received:

        Hi Ross,

        NETGEAR strongly recommends that you update to the latest firmware version for your R8000 as soon as possible.

        A Firmware update was released on Oct. 15, 2024, that addresses security vulnerabilities, however your R8000 has not been automatically updated and is running a firmware version earlier than 1.0.5.88.