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Update the Router Firmware, ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update - r6200v2 firmware

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R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Update the Router Firmware The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product. You can use the Check button on the Router Update screen to check if new firmware is available, and to update your product.  To check for new firmware and update your router: 1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update. 2. Click the Check button. The router finds new firmware information if it is available. 3. Click the Yes button. The router locates and downloads the firmware and begins the update. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the update process. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router.. When the upload is complete, your router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about 1oneminute. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you need to reconfigure the router after upgrading. Administration 81

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Administration
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R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router
Update the Router Firmware
The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the
firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at
the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product.
You can use the Check button on the Router Update screen to check if new firmware is
available, and to update your product.
To check for new firmware and update your router:
1.
Select
ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update
.
2.
Click the
Check
button.
The router finds new firmware information if it is available.
3.
Click the
Yes
button.
The router locates and downloads the firmware and begins the update.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the
update process. For example, do not close the browser, click a
link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router..
When the upload is complete, your router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes
about 1oneminute. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you need to
reconfigure the router after upgrading.