New Features and Enhancements:

1. Supports the Nighthawk app version 2.1
2. Supports SHA256 certificates instead of MD5 for OpenVPN.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixes security issues
• Fixes minor bugs

Firmware Upgrade Instructions:

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

1. Write down all the settings that were changed from the default values as you may need to re-enter them manually.
2. Using the Download Link below, download and extract the new firmware to a convenient place such as your desktop. The filename after extracting is R7500v2-V1.0.3.36.img
   
   Download Link: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/R7500v2/R7500v2-V1.0.3.36.zip
3. To log in to the router type http://www.routerlogin.net into your web browser address bar (such as Internet Explorer or Google Chrome).
4. Click ADVANCED tab > Administration  > Firmware Upgrade.
5. Click Browse and find the file you just downloaded.
6. Click Upload. Do not interrupt the upgrade during this step.

Important Note:

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