Manually Upload Firmware To The Router - NETGEAR XR500 Nighthawk User Manual

a. If the login window does not open automatically, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in your web
browser.
b. 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 Dashboard displays.
c. Select System Information.
The page that displays shows multiple panes.
The firmware version is listed in the System Info pane.
8. To enable the router to automatically update to future firmware versions as they become available, do
the following:
a. Select Settings > Administration > Firmware Update.
The Firmware Update page displays.
b. In the Router Auto Firmware Update section, select the I Agree radio button.
c. 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.
To manually upload a firmware file to your router:
1. Download the firmware for your router from the
and unzip the file if needed.
Note The correct firmware file uses an
2. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you must reconfigure the router after updating.
3. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
4. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
5. 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 Dashboard displays.
6. Select Settings > Administration > Firmware Update.
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