New Features and Enhancements:
- Increases the maximum traffic meter limit to 4095 TB.
- Adds ability to sync NTP setting and configure local timezone so users can avoid auto firmware update in the middle of the day.
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.
- Download and unzip the new file from NETGEAR. The filename after unzipping is R7500v2-V1.0.3.38.img
- Using a web browser, The URL is http://www.routerlogin.net.
Download Link: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/R7500v2/R7500v2-V1.0.3.38.zip
- Click ADVANCED>Administration>Firmware Upgrade Page.
- Click Browse and locate the upgrade file R7500v2-V1.0.3.38.img.
- Click Upload.
- Wait for the upgrade progress bar to complete and final prompt to appear.
If problems occur after upgrading, try clearing the configuration by pressing the Reset Push Button on the Rear panel until the Power LED blinks (about 5 seconds). Then reenter your configuration information manually.
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.