Manage The Firmware Update Settings; Manually Upload Firmware To The Router - NETGEAR Nighthawk RS400 User Manual

Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400

Manage the firmware update settings

You can manage whether the router automatically updates to future firmware versions
as they become available.
To manage whether the router automatically updates to future firmware versions:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update.
The Router Update page displays.
5. In the Router Auto Firmware Update section, select one of the following radio buttons.
• Enable. The router automatically updates to future firmware versions as they
become available. This is the default setting. We recommend that you keep this
setting.
• Disable. The router does not automatically update to future firmware versions.
You must manually update to future firmware versions.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

Manually upload firmware to the router

If you want to upload a specific firmware version, or your router fails to update its firmware
automatically, follow these instructions.
Note: We recommend that you connect a computer to the router using an Ethernet
connection to upload the firmware.
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