Note:
You might need to unzip the firmware file. The firmware update process takes
about two minutes.
Manually upload firmware to the extender
If you want to upload a specific firmware version, follow these instructions.
To manually upload a firmware file to your extender:
1. Download the firmware file for your extender from the NETGEAR Download Center,
save it to your desktop, and unzip the file if needed.
Note:
The correct firmware file uses an
.img
or
.chk
extension.
2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your
extender network.
3. Log in to your extender:
• If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter
http://www.mywifiext.net/
in the address field of the browser.
• If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-
Windows-based computers
. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/
-
Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices
. http://mywifiext.local/
-
Android devices
. http://
<extender’s IP address>
/ (for example,
http://192.168.1.3/)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find
the Extender’s IP address on page 65.
A login page displays.
4. Enter your admin user name and password and click the
LOG IN
button.
The Status page displays.
5. If your browser displays the
Menu
icon
, click it.
The extender menu displays.
6. Select
Firmware Update
.
The Firmware Update page displays.
7. Click the
BROWSE
button.
8. Locate and select the new firmware file.
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Maintain and monitor the
extender
AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender
