Using the Check for Updates button
Enabling Automatic update
Alternatively, you can do a manual firmware update by downloading the firmware and uploading it to the router. Click the link below to learn how to manually upgrade your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router's firmware:
Manually upgrading a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router's firmware
Using the Check for Updates button
Step 1:
Log in to your Linksys server account. Once the web interface opens, click Connectivity.
NOTE: If you don't have a Linksys server account, click here for instructions on how to access your router's settings without logging in to a Linksys server account.
Step 2:
Under the Firmware Update section under the Basic tab, click Check for Updates.
Step 3:
Once the router detects a firmware update, you will be able to download and install the firmware on your device. Select the Click here link to upgrade.
NOTE: If the No updates found message is displayed, it means that your router has the latest firmware version.
Step 4:
On the Update firmware pop-up box, click Yes.
Your router will start updating the firmware.
IMPORTANT: During this process, do not power OFF the router or close the browser window to avoid corrupting the firmware of your router.
QUICK TIP: In case you see a prompt to try again later, the server may be slow or not available for the moment. Try to upgrade the router again at a later time to resolve the issue.
Step 5:
A Router Reboot screen will pop up. Click Ok to continue.
NOTE: The router reboot process usually takes a few minutes.
Step 6:
Once the firmware upgrade is complete, click Ok on the Firmware update complete screen.
Step 1:
Log in to your Linksys server account. Once the web interface opens, click Connectivity.
NOTE: If you don’t have a Linksys server account, access the router's web-based setup page by opening a web browser and entering "http://myrouter.local" or "192.168.1.1" in the Address bar and pressing [ENTER].
Step 2:
Under the Firmware Update section, check the box to enable the Automatic firmware update option. Once done, click Apply to save the changes.
NOTE: On the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers, the automatic firmware update feature is disabled by default.
When online, the router will be able to detect available updates for you to apply on your device.
Step 3:
On the Update firmware pop-up box, click Yes.
Your router will start updating the firmware.
IMPORTANT: During this process, do not power OFF the router or close the browser window to avoid corrupting the firmware of your router.
Step 4:
A Router Reboot screen will pop up. Click Ok to continue.
Wait while the router reboots. This usually takes a few minutes.
Step 5:
Once the firmware upgrade is complete, click Ok on the Firmware update complete screen.
You should now have an updated firmware on your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router.
QUICK TIP: For information regarding updated drivers for a particular operating system, you may refer to the Release Notes found in the Downloads tab of your Linksys device's product page.
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