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Poletip's avatar
Poletip
Aspirant
Sep 25, 2021

RS400 Firmware Update

As we know, Netgear has released a patch to repair the Circle Access.

The RS400 firmware version is  RS400-V1.5.1.0_10.0.54.chk

 

The problem I am having is that the  firmware won't update .  While it goes through all the actions, the net  of the update is that the router remains at the previous version (V1.5.0.54_10.0.48).

 

Is there some undocumented way to apply the security release.

BTW, the built in firmware check also does not work - even when I use the CHECK button.

 

Is this unique problem, should I be calling for  a warranty replacement?


Thanks,

 

4 Replies

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User

    Poletip wrote:

     

    The problem I am having is that the  firmware won't update .  While it goes through all the actions, the net  of the update is that the router remains at the previous version (V1.5.0.54_10.0.48).

     


    How did you apply the update?

     

    Manual updates are preferred.

     

    How do I manually upgrade firmware to my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support

     


    Poletip wrote:

    BTW, the built in firmware check also does not work - even when I use the CHECK button.

     


    It can take time for new firmware to migrate from the support site to the update server.

     

     

    • Poletip's avatar
      Poletip
      Aspirant

      I did manually apply the update - but after going through the process, the  firmware was NOT  applied.  While the process took the time and rebooted, the router remained at the previous version.   Does not make sense.  I used the Netgear sourced *.chk file.

      • michaelkenward's avatar
        michaelkenward
        Guru - Experienced User

        Poletip wrote:

        I did manually apply the update - but after going through the process, the  firmware was NOT  applied.  While the process took the time and rebooted, the router remained at the previous version.   Does not make sense.  I used the Netgear sourced *.chk file.


        This has happened in the past. Heaven only knows why. Netgear doesn't feel the need to enlighten us.

         

        One thing that has helped with firmware issues in the past has been to reset the device before applying the manual update.

         

        You could save the device's settings before you do this. You can then restore them after the update.

         

        No guarantees, but nothing lost.

         

        You might also like to report this in the section where they support Circle.

         

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