Bug Fixes:

• Fixes the issue where the WiFi performance drops
• Improves the WAN throughput when the traffic meter is enabled
• Fixes the attached device list issue where devices disappear from the list and cannot be edited in the GUI or Nighthawk app
• Fixes some security issues
• Fixes the installation wizard for AP mode.
• Fixes the issue where the wrong connection type displays in the Access Control page
• Fixes the issue where the speed test results always shows “0”
• Fixes the issue where the BASIC page does not display the correct WiFi password when the security mode is in Enterprise mode
• Fixes the issue where the same network names can be used for the main and guest 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz networks.
• Fixes the issue where WPS still works even if the WiFi radio is disabled
• Fixes the potential out of memory issue

Note: Firmware starting 1.0.7.12 will not include Arlo functionality

To Install

Note: To avoid wireless disconnect issue during the firmware download process, NETGEAR recommends that firmware upgrade be performed on a computer with wired connection.

1. Download the firmware file using the Download Link below, download and extract the new firmware to a convenient place such as your desktop. The filename after extracting is R7000-V1.0.9.60_10.2.60.chk

   Download Link: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/R7000/R7000-V1.0.9.60_10.2.60.zip

2. Write down all the settings that you changed from the default values.You might need to reenter them manually.
3. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
4. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net A login window opens.
5. 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 username and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
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:

1. The upgrade process is completed when the on screen progress bar completes.
2. If the upgrade progress bar on web GUI doesn’t display correctly during firmware upgrade, you can still check the status using Power LED. The Power LED should be blinking (amber) during firmware upgrade.  After firmware upgrade is done and boots up the system, it changes to steady amber color.
   Please DO NOT power off or reboot the device during firmware upgrade, otherwise, it  may result to a corrupt firmware and cause the device not to work.