firmware update for R7850

[Cleek58]

every time i try to update firmware thru download genie it never updates. When i download from the website and extract it to try manual update it says wrong file and aborts.  what is going on with this firmware?  been a problem for over 12 months

Do i need to update?  router seems to be working fine for what i am using it for.  Are there security issues that could be an issue?

Firmware Version installed:
V1.0.4.42_10.0.1 

Firmware Version 1.0.5.84 is what i am downloading and trying  to update to.

[FURRYe38]

Are you updating using a wired PC and web browser connected with routers web page at 192.168.1.1? 

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

[plemans]

You're going from original release firmware to 10 versions newer. Have you tried a staggered approach? Maybe one of the older firmwares expand the partitioning size and are needed. I'd try staggering it versus going all 10 versions right away. 

[Cleek58]

where would i find the older firmware updates?   i have been trying to update this unit for 2 years with the same problems.   when I had the support from net gear they couldn't even get me updated.

[plemans]

here: 

https://www.netgear.com/support/product/r7850.aspx#download

and then click on +view previous versions. 

[Cleek58]

Thanks all  went back and installed every other update and it worked now i am up to date

[FURRYe38]

Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-rout...
Enjoy. 📡

[plemans]

Glad the stepped approach worked. Like I said, an old version could have expanded the partitioning size or something.