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Originally Posted by pw1008
Hi Andy,
Did you upgrade a VM router to the latest firmware?Also to upgrade do you connect laptop to the router with an ethernet cable or do it wirelessly? I've logged into the router via Firefox did you upgrade from here if so which file did you use - i downloaded the zip file from the netgear website but not sure whether I can upgrade from here
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Yes, I did update it. Yes, it is essential you use a wired connection to do it. No, you can't do it the normal way. Oh, and you need the file contained in the zip file, remember to unzip it first! When you've unzipped it though you can't simply flash it, as it's not a VM firmware and the router will refuse to let you.
I have explained how to un-VM your router on these forums before. I get criticised if I do because VM won't support your router if you do this, and as with any firmware update it is possible to brick your router. If you do things right though, that risk is minimal.
Search for my posts if you are willing to take the risk. The router is very cheap and easily replaced by buying a new one, but neither VM nor Netgear will support your router once you've flashed it. If that matters to you.
I still use my old router as a 2.4GHz wireless access point for my Superhub (running in 5GHz mode). It was way better for me with the latest Netgear firmware from their web site. If you do it, read carefully and take your time to do it right. It's not hard really, I've never bricked a device when flashing ever, and I've flashed a lot.