Netgear periodically releases the latest firmware updates to improve the performance of its product, add new features, and amplify security to them.
In this post, we have come up with 4 Netgear router firmware update procedures. You can select any one of the following to update your Netgear router's firmware. Read on!

1. Update Netgear router's firmware using the check button in the router's web user interface.

For Netgear router update:
  • Launch a web browser from a computer, laptop or mobile.
  • Type www.routerlogin.net in the browser's address bar.
  • Hit the Enter key.
  • The router login window appears.
  • Enter your admin details (username and password).
  • Click on the Advanced option.
  • Select Administration.
  • Then, click on the Firmware Update or Router Update option.
  • Tap on the Check button.
  • The router searches for new firmware.
  • Check for the new firmware update. If the new version firmware is available for the router model you own, click on the Yes button.
The firmware on your Netgear WiFi router has been updated successfully.

2. Update Netgear router's firmware manually.

Netgear router update manually:
  • Download the latest firmware for your Netgear WiFi router.
  • Save it to your desktop and unzip the downloaded file.
  • Using a computer, laptop, or mobile device, launch a web browser on it.
  • Enter routerlogin.net in the browser's URL bar.
  • Type your Netgear router's default username and password.
  • Select the Advanced and then the Administration option.
  • Now, click on the Firmware Update button.
  • Click on Browse > Open > Upload.
Your Netgear WiFi router will reboot automatically once the latest firmware file is uploaded successfully.

3. Update Netgear router’s firmware via Check button in the router’s smart wizard interface.

Netgear router update using the device's smart wizard interface:
  • Connect a laptop, mobile device, or computer to your Netgear wireless router.
  • Pull up an internet browser on your connected device and enter routerlogin.net in its address bar.
  • Tap on the Enter key.
  • Netgear router login window displays.
  • Enter your router's default login credentials.
  • Click on OK.
  • The Smart Wizard screen will display.
  • Under the Maintenance tab, click on the Router Upgrade option.
  • Select the Check button and your router will check for the new firmware version.
  • If the new firmware is available for your device, click on the Yes button.
Follow the on-screen prompts and update your Netgear router's firmware to the latest version.

4. Update Netgear router's firmware using Netgear desktop Genie.

Netgear router update using the Genie software:
  • Load up the Netgear Genie software.
  • Click on the Router settings button.
  • Type your Netgear router's default admin details.
  • After logging in successfully, you will be directed to the Wireless Settings of your Netgear WiFi router.
  • If you want to see the tab for Router Update - click on the arrows on the top-right corner on your computer's home screen.
  • Once you have clicked on the Router Update tab, click on the Next button.
  • If the Netgear Genie detects the latest firmware for your WiFi router, it will display the information about it.
  • Now, Netgear Genie will provide you the on-screen instructions on how to manually update the firmware on your Netgear wireless router. It will also load up a web browser that will show you the Netgear router setup and login page.
  • After logging in successfully, click on the message "A router firmware update is available" to initiate the Netgear router update process.
  • Now, your router will download the new firmware version and will proceed with uploading the firmware.
Once the upload process is completed successfully, your Netgear router will reboot automatically. Note: You can also check if the latest firmware version loaded on your Netgear router or not by heading towards the top-right corner of the page. So, these were the expert tips to update the firmware on your Netgear wireless router. Follow them carefully and improve your device's performance.