NETGEAR MK84 Mesh System Firmware 1.1.7.14

Security Fixes:

- Fixes security vulnerabilities.

Bug Fixes:

- Fixes the issue where the DNS settings are masked when Smart Parental Controls is enabled.
- Fixes the issue where the router web interface shows an “invalid device name” error message if you change and save the device name in the format DEV-xx:xx:xx.
- Fixes the issue where the port forwarding rules no longer display but are not deleted.
- Fixes the issue where the router generates a SYN message when it drops a TCP packet.
- Fixes the issue where the 2.4 GHz radio can't change from a 20 MHz channel width to a 40 MHz channel width when the “20/40 MHz coexistence” feature is enabled.
- Fixes the issue where the traffic meter doesn’t count the traffic correctly when you copy large files from the Internet.

To manually update the firmware on your router and satellite, follow these high level steps:

- Download the firmware for both your router and satellite.
- Update the firmware on your satellite.
- Update the firmware on your router

Manually update router firmware

We recommend that you update your satellite’s firmware before you update the router’s firmware. WARNING: Make sure that your satellite is done updating its firmware before updating your router's firmware.

To manually update your router’s firmware:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network.
2. Enter homepage A login window opens.
3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update > Manual Update. The Router Update page displays.
5. Click the Browse button.
6. Locate and select the router firmware file you downloaded. The firmware file name ends in .img.
7. Click the Upload button. The firmware is updated.

About Router Firmware:

Before you consider downloading this firmware, go to the system information page of the router and make sure that the currently installed version isn't either newer or matching this release.

Due to the large variety of router models and different methods for upgrading the device, it is highly recommended that you read and, above all, understand the installation steps before you apply the new firmware, even if you are a power user.

In theory, these steps shouldn't be much of a hassle for anyone, because manufacturers try to make them as easy as possible, even if they don't always succeed. Basically, you must upload the new firmware to the router through its administration page and allow it to upgrade.

If you install a new version, you can expect increased security levels, different vulnerability issues to be resolved, improved overall performance and transfer speeds, enhanced compatibility with other devices, added support for newly developed technologies, as well as several other changes.

If you're looking for certain safety measures, remember that it would be best if you perform the upload using an Ethernet cable rather than a wireless connection, which can be interrupted easily. Also, make sure you don't power off the router or use its buttons during the installation, if you wish avoid any malfunctions.

If this firmware meets your current needs, get the desired version and apply it to your router unit; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will improve your device.