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QMT64RF7
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Feb 09, 2021

Nighthawk R6700 ac1750 router

Hello - My router was installed in 2017. It works great. I have never updated the hardware or software. Is this necessary and how would i do that? Thank you.

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    Necessary? Not always but it sometimes repairs bugs/security issues. 

    not sure which version of the r6700 you have (there's 3, you can select the correct one from the drop down box) but here's the support site:

    https://www.netgear.com/support/product/r6700.aspx

     

    there's firmware on there plus the manual that goes over automatic firmware updates annd manual firmware updates