NETGEAR EX7000 Range Extender Firmware 1.0.1.78

Bug Fixes:

- Supports the Mesh feature, which includes One WiFi Name, Smart Connect, and Smart Roaming.
- Supports the Ethernet backhaul feature and WPS clone SSID feature in AP mode.
- Supports the 802.11k neighbor report for 802.11k capable WiFi clients, which gives a better roaming experience.
- Updates the registration process.
- Fixes security issues.

To Upgrade:

- Download and extract the new firmware to a convenient place such as your desktop.
- Log in to the device using a Web browser.
- Write down all the settings which you changed from the default values, since you may need to re-enter them manually.
- Click Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade
- Click Browse and find the file you just downloaded.
- Click Upload. While the firmware is loading, do not interrupt the upgrade process.
- The unit reboots when the update is complete.
- After the unit boots up and the Netgear logo LED becomes steady white, log in the unit again.
- To check that the update was successful, log in to the router again and check the firmware version.

Important Note:

- To avoid wireless disconnect issue during the firmware download process, NETGEAR recommends that firmware upgrade be performed on a computer with wired connection.
- The upgrade process is completed when the on screen progress bar completes.
- EX7000 don’t have power LED. It has three LED’s above the LAN LED.
- If the upgrade progress bar on web GUI doesn’t display correctly during firmware upgrade, please see the two arrows LED (Device to Extender LED). During upgrading, this LED will blink amber. After firmware upgrade is done and boots up the system, it changes to steady green color.
- Please DO NOT power off or reboot the device during firmware upgrade, otherwise, it may result to a corrupt firmware and cause the device not to work. 

About Range Extender Firmware:

If you intend to apply this firmware, first go to the system information page of the extender and make sure that the currently applied version isn't either newer or matching this release; you should get the downloadable package only after you have done this.

Updating to a new firmware can resolve vulnerability problems, fix various compatibility issues, enhanced existing features, correct different language-related errors, and improve overall performance and stability.

As for the installation steps, since there are numerous extender models, it would be best if you read and, above all, understand the update procedure before you proceed to applying the new firmware; this holds true even if you are a power user.

Bear in mind, that during the upgrade, you mustn't use the device's buttons or interrupt the process in any way. Doing so can cause serious malfunctions to the wireless extender.

Therefore, if this firmware satisfies your needs, get the desired version, and install it to your system; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will improve your device.