Re: R 8300 Firmware update

molson2 · ‎2021-09-13

I tried many times to update firmware, it always failed. I need help. I have tried some fix’s on forum, to no avail

FURRYe38 · ‎2021-09-13

What Firmware version is currently loaded?

What browser are you using?

Wired or wireless when updateing FW?

Be sure your unpacking .zip files if you manually download the files from NG download site.

Additional NG HW: C7800/CAX80/CM1100/CM1200/CM2000, Orbi: CBK40, CBK752, RBK50, RBK853, RBK752, RBK953, SXK30 | NightHawk: R7000, R7800, R7960P, R8000, R8500, RAXE500, RAX50, XR450, EX7500/EX7700, GS308v3

plemans · ‎2021-09-13

How are you attempting the update?

what process are you using?

Where is it failing in the process?

Have you tried manually updating/

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

Current setup: CAX80->Trendnet TEG-S380->GS716T-> RBK752->pi-hole
1.4gig download/50mbps upload
We’re members of the public helping out on our own time.

michaelkenward · ‎2021-09-14

There was no answer the last time someone asked @molson2 those questions:

Will not update. Never has updated. V1. 0 2.86_1.0... - NETGEAR Communities

Maybe they were, quite understandably, put off by the response they received there.

Just another user.

My network DM200 -> R7800 -> GS316 -> PL1000 -> Orbi RBR40 -> Orbi RBS50Y -> RBS40V