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New - RS280/RS300 Firmware Version 1.0.5.18 Released
Release Date: September 30, 2025 Bug Fixes: Fixed various security issues. Fixed an issue that could cause slow internet upload speeds when the router is connected to some fiber internet service ONTs. Fixed an issue that could cause wireless internet speeds to randomly slow down. Fixed an issue that could prevent some USB devices from being detected. Fixed an issue that internet service providers may block a router due to too many broadcast packets sent from the router. Enhancements: Added a QoS function. Enhanced 5GHz wireless stability. Download Links: RS280: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rs280/#download RS300: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rs300/#download Firmware Update Instructions: To update your product’s firmware, follow the instructions in your product’s user manual. To find your user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/, enter your model number in the search box, and click the Documentation button. NOTE: Nighthawk app or the routers web page may not report seeing new FW updates. NG may not push this to there auto update services immediately and may activate the newer FW update being seen on there auto update services at a later time. User will have the choice to manually update if you want too. To 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 After setting up from scratch and the system is working well, be sure to save a new backup configuration to file for safe keeping and save time if another factory reset needs to be done. Saves time here: https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router Let us know how it works for you...For more information, problems or issues found, please make a new post in the forums detailing your experiences. We'll help you out there. Thank you. This article applies to: Wireless BE Router Nighthawk (WiFi 7) (2) RS280 RS280S Wireless BE Router Nighthawk (WiFi 7) (1) RS300New - RS200v1/RS500/RS600 Firmware Version 1.0.5.22 Released
Release Date: October 15, 2025 Bug Fixes: Fixed a few minor bugs. Download Links: RS200: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rs200/#download RS500: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rs500/#download RS600: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rs600/#download Firmware Update Instructions: To update your product’s firmware, follow the instructions in your product’s user manual. To find your user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support Enter your model number in the search box, and click the Documentation button. NOTE: Nighthawk app or the routers web page may not report seeing new FW updates. NG may not push this to there auto update services immediately and may activate the newer FW update being seen on there auto update services at a later time. User will have the choice to manually update if you want too. To 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 After setting up from scratch and the system is working well, be sure to save a new backup configuration to file for safe keeping and save time if another factory reset needs to be done. Saves time here: https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router Let us know how it works for you...For more information, problems or issues found, please make a new post in the forums detailing your experiences. We'll help you out there. Thank you. This article applies to: Wireless BE Router Nighthawk (WiFi 7) (5) RS200 Wireless BE Router Nighthawk (WiFi 7) (1) RS500 Wireless BE Router Nighthawk (WiFi 7) (1) RS600
