Netgear AC1900-Nighthawk User Manual - Page 156
Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router
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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. The firmware version is stated in the top right, under the Logout button. 8. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the router after updating. Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router Downloading firmware and updating the router are two separate tasks that are combined in the following procedure. To download new firmware manually and update your router: 1. Visit downloadcenter.netgear.com, locate the support page for your product, and download the new firmware. 2. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the router after updating. 3. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. 4. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 5. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 6. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update. The Router Update page displays. 7. Locate and select the firmware file on your computer: a. Click the Browse button. b. Navigate to the firmware file. The file ends in .chk. An example of a firmware file name is R6900P-V1.0.0.46_1.0.30.chk. c. Select the firmware file. 8. Click the Upload button. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upload. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router. Wait until the router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid white. Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic 156