The hardware version is located beside or beneath the model number and is labeled version, ver. or V. If there is no version number beside the model number on your Linksys product, the device is version 1. If you still have trouble finding your version number, see the complete article to learn more.
NOTE: After downloading the firmware, you need to load the file to your router to improve its functionality. For instructions on how to update the firmware of your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi router, click here.
Select your hardware version:
Version 2.0
Firmware
Version: 1.1.42 (build 203057)
Latest Date: 11/10/2020
Download 17.2 MB
Release Notes
Version 1.0
Firmware
Version: 1.1.29 (Build 162351)
Latest Date: 07/31/2014
Download 15.1 MB
Release Notes
EA6500 Windows® Setup Software
Version: 2.0.14212.1
Latest Date: 07/31/2014
Download 12.3 MB
EA6500 macOS® Setup Software
Version: 2.0.14212.1
Latest Date: 07/31/2014
Download 20 MB
NOTE: After downloading the firmware, you need to load the file to your router to improve its functionality. For instructions on how to update the firmware of your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi router, click here.