New Features and Enhancements:

• Increases the maximum traffic meter limit to 4095 TB.
• 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.
• Includes a new Ookla Speedtest logo
• 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 upgrade instructions:

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

1. Write down all the settings which you changed from the default values, since you may need to reenter 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 R6800-V1.2.0.36_1.0.1.img
   
   Download Link: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/R6800/R6800-V1.2.0.36_1.0.1.zip
3. Log in to the router using a web browser. The URL is http://www.routerlogin.net.
   Note: If you require further assistance with router login, see How do I login to my NETGEAR home router?
4. Click ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update.
5. Click Browse and find the file you just downloaded.
6. Click Upload. Do NOT interrupt the update while the router performs this step.

Important Note:

1. The update process is completed when the on-screen progress bar completes. If power LED light turns amber and is blinking, power cycle the router to complete the upgrade.
2. If the update progress bar on the web interface does not display correctly during firmware update, you can still check the status using the Power LED.
   The Power LED should be blinking (amber) during firmware update. After the firmware update is done and the system boots up, the LED changes to a steady amber color.
   DO NOT power off or reboot the device during firmware upgrade, it may corrupt the firmware and cause the device not to work.