New Features & Enhancements

1. Increases the maximum traffic meter limit to 4095 TB.
2. Adds the ability to sync the NTP settings and configure the local time zone so that users can avoid having the firmware automatically update in the middle of the day.
3. Includes a new Ookla Speedtest logo
4. Supports the auto firmware update feature.

Security Fixes:

For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixes an issue where if the log is sent successfully through email, the original logs are cleared.
• Fixes an issue where the wireless settings still can be changed during the WPS progress, and after the WPS process is complete a message still displays that the "WPS process is in progress..."
• Fixes an issue where the IPv6 guest wireless client can log in to the web interface using http://www.routerlogin.net when IPv6 is enabled.
• Fixes an issue where if a USB printer is connected to one of the router’s USB ports, both the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 LED turn on.
• Fixes the issue where the ReadyCLOUD windows app can't detect a USB device.
• Fixes the issue where if Smart Connect is disabled in the web interface, the router doesn’t add "-5G" to the 5G SSID automatically.
• Fixes the issue where the router crashes if the operation mode changes from AP to Router mode and a USB device is connected.
• Fixes minor bugs

Firmware Update Instruction:

Note: Do not update the firmware using a wireless connection. Update the firmware using a wired Ethernet connection.

To update the router firmware:

1. Download file AC2600-V1.2.0.36_1.0.1.img

   Download Link : http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/AC2600/AC2600-V1.2.0.36_1.0.1.zip

2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.
4. Enter the router admin user name and password.The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.The user name and password are case-sensitive.The BASIC Home page displays.
5. Write down all the settings that you changed from the default values.You might need to reenter them manually.
6. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update.The Router Update page displays.
7. Click the Browse button.
8. Find and select the saved firmware file on your computer.
9. Click the Upload button.The router begins the update. Do not interrupt the upgrade while the router does this step.

Important Note:

• The update process is completed when the onscreen progress bar completes. If Power LED turns amber and then blinks white, power cycle the router to complete the update.
• If the update progress bar on web GUI doesn’t display correctly during firmware update, you can still check the status using Power LED. The Power LED should blink amber during firmware update. After firmware update is done and boots up the system, it changes to steady amber color.

DO NOT power off or reboot the device during firmware update, otherwise, it might result to a corrupt firmware and cause the device not to work.