How do I update the firmware on my NETGEAR router with a web browser? — by NETGEAR Support

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A browser-only firmware update procedure for NETGEAR routers, using a wired connection and the Check button in the admin interface.

Quick steps

Connect a computer to the router with Ethernet
Sign in at routerlogin.net
Go to Administration and choose Firmware Update
Click Check, then Upgrade, and wait for the restart

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on kb.netgear.com

Source: How do I update the firmware on my NETGEAR router with a web browser? by NETGEAR Support. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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