Update The Firmware - NETGEAR EX6400 User Manual

4. Select Settings > Other Settings.
The Backup Settings page displays.
CAUTION:
After you click the RESET button, do not try to go online, turn off the
extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender
until it finishes restarting.
5. Click the RESET button.
A confirmation pop-up window opens.
6. Confirm your decision.
The extender returns to its factory settings and restarts. This process takes about one
minute.

Update the Firmware

Unless you changed the settings on the Firmware Update page previously, the extender is
set up to check for new firmware automatically at login.
To check manually for new firmware and, if available, update the firmware:
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1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your
extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
• If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local in the
address field of the browser.
• If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
- Windows-based computer. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
- Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local
- Android devices. http://<extender's IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For information about how to find the extender's IP address, see
IP Address
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. Select Settings > Firmware Update.
The Firmware Update page displays.
5. Click the CHECK ONLINE button.
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