I Update My Router’s Firmware Regularly to Get Top-Notch Wi-Fi: Here’s How to Do It, Stress-Free

Regarding internet problems, there may be many culprits. The blame generally lies with your internet supplier or your equipment. If you do not encounter the problem when you are connected with an ethernet cable, your Wi-Fi router is probably the problem. Before launching your router, it might be useful to take a little time to upgrade your firmware first.

Updating the firmware (a process often called “flashing the firmware”) can help a router to work better and sometimes even repair a boring bug or to add a faster internet speed. It is especially when a reset of the router does not help.

Most routers force you to use an office or mobile application to update, but some will use a web interface and the procedure will go something like this:

• Download the firmware from the supplier’s assistance site, which is often contained in a .zip file. In this case, open this zip file and copy the firmware file.
• Connect to the router’s web interface, which is similar when you configure it, then access the section when you can update the firmware. This is normally in the Administration,, System,, Facility,, Advance Or Tools area.
• Click the button to browse the new firmware file
• Click on Update (or download) Then wait a few minutes for the process to end.

Note that the update process must run without interruption. If you disconnect / turn off the router during this period, this can make the device unusable. Network sellers generally have clear instructions on how to flash a particular router. It is recommended to follow them. In addition, the firmware indicator can reset the default router settings, so you can save the settings in a file before upgrading in case this occurs.

Many routers have the automatic firmware update function in the web interface. In this case, simply perform this function, let the router download the firmware and update by itself.