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.
IMPORTANT: It is highly recommended to upgrade the firmware of your router using the Auto Update feature. However, if you prefer to do manual updates and your router is on version 3.1.6.166173 or older, YOU MUST download & update your router using firmware version 3.1.6 (Build 172023) first before loading the latest firmware.
NOTE: If you need any assistance in manually updating your firmware, please contact Linksys Support. If you want to upgrade the firmware using the Auto Update feature, click here.
Windows® Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Setup
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.
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IMPORTANT: It is highly recommended to upgrade the firmware of your router using the Auto Update feature. However, if you prefer to do manual updates and your router is on version 3.1.6.166173 or older, YOU MUST download & update your router using firmware version 3.1.6 (Build 172023) first before loading the latest firmware.
NOTE: If you need any assistance in manually updating your firmware, please contact Linksys Support. If you want to upgrade the firmware using the Auto Update feature, click here.
Version 3.0
Firmware
Ver. 3.1.7 (Build 181919)
Latest Date: 7/12/2017
Download 16.0 MB
Firmware
Ver. 3.1.6 (Build 172023)
Latest Date: 4/28/2016
Download 16.6 MB
Version 1.0
EA Series Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Firmware
Ver. 2.1.42 (Build 183584)
Latest Date: 9/19/2017
Download 22.6 MB
Windows® Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Setup
Ver. 2.0.14212.1
Latest Date: 07/31/2014
Download 12.3 MB
macOS® Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Setup
Ver. 2.0.14212.1
Latest Date: 07/31/2014
Download 20 MB
For Other Regions
Version 3.0
Firmware
Ver. 3.1.7 (Build 181919)
Latest Date: 7/12/2017
Download 17.5 MB
Version 1.0
EA Series Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Firmware
Ver. 2.1.42 (Build 183584)
Latest Date: 9/19/2017
Download 22.6 MB
Windows® Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Setup
Ver. 2.0.14212.1
Latest Date: 07/31/2014
Download 12.3 MB
macOS® Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Setup
Ver. 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.