NETGEAR R6300v2 User Manual

Administration
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R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router
Upgrade the Router Firmware
The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the
firmware from the Administration menu on the ADVANCED tab. You might see a message at
the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product.
You can use the Check button on the Router Update screen to check if new firmware is
available, and to update your product.
 To check for new firmware and update your router:
1. Select ADV
ANCED > Administration > Router Update.
Click
Check
2. Click Check.
The router finds new firmware if it is available.
3. Click Ye
s.
The router locates an downloads the firmware and begins the update.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the
upgrade. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load
a new page. Do not turn off the router.
When the upload is complete, your router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes
about one minute. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you need to
reconfigure the router after upgrading.

NETGEAR R6300v2 Specifications

General

WiFi Technology	802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit
WiFi Range	Medium to large homes
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
Wireless Standard	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Processor	800 MHz
Ethernet Ports	4 x Gigabit LAN, 1 x Gigabit WAN
Antenna	3 external antennas
Security	WPA/WPA2-PSK
Ports	1x WAN, 4x LAN, 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0
Memory	256 MB RAM, 128 MB Flash
WiFi Speed	Up to 1750 Mbps (450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz + 1300 Mbps on 5 GHz)