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Device maintenance
Firmware fixes real problems — stability with many clients, band handling, security holes — but a failed update is one of the few ways to permanently destroy a working router. Here is where to get it, and how to update it safely.
Do this properly
If the device is working and the release notes do not describe a problem you actually have, the safest firmware update is the one you do not perform.
A failed flash is usually not recoverable
Interrupting a firmware write generally leaves the device unusable, and warranty may not cover that damage. If you are not confident, ask us to do it — or leave the device on the version that is currently working.
Get the file from the manufacturer, for your exact model
Model numbers differ by region and hardware revision, and a file for a near-identical variant can render a device unusable. Check the model and hardware revision printed on the label underneath, character for character, against the download page.
Update over a cable, never over Wi-Fi
A Wi-Fi drop part way through a flash is one of the most common ways to brick a router. Connect a computer to a LAN port with an Ethernet cable and disable the computer's Wi-Fi for the duration.
Make sure the power cannot go
An interrupted flash is usually fatal. Run the device from a UPS, or at minimum wait for a period when the supply is stable. Never update during load shedding or a thunderstorm.
Back up the configuration first
Most admin pages offer a configuration export. Take it, and also note the Wi-Fi name, passphrase, APN and any port forwarding rules separately — a major firmware version will often discard the saved configuration anyway.
Do not touch anything while it runs
Do not power-cycle, unplug the cable, close the browser tab or press reset, even if the progress bar appears stuck. Allow several minutes beyond what the page suggests before concluding anything has gone wrong.
Re-check your settings afterwards
Confirm the Wi-Fi passphrase, guest network, APN and any port forwarding survived, then run a speed test and compare it against your recorded baseline before deciding the update helped.