{"id":8066,"date":"2023-06-06T10:00:45","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T10:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/?p=8066"},"modified":"2023-11-22T15:19:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:19:33","slug":"update-linksys-router","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/update-linksys-router\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Update Linksys Router? (A Step-by-Step Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When updating a router, you\u2019re actually <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/update-router-firmware\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upgrading its firmware<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The firmware is the operating system of the router. Each router has its own software (firmware). The firmware plays a very important role &#8211; it performs administrative processes, regulates all actions related to security, gives the router the ability to connect with other devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All router manufacturers recommend that you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/update-firmware-on-arris-router\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">update your firmware<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regularly.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By updating regularly, the security of your router will be much better. The new firmware versions often bring new features, improve overall security, and fix all kinds of bugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8067 aligncenter\" title=\"How to Update Linksys Router\" src=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/How-to-Update-Linksys-Router-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"How to Update Linksys Router\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/How-to-Update-Linksys-Router-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/How-to-Update-Linksys-Router-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/How-to-Update-Linksys-Router-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/How-to-Update-Linksys-Router.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When updating the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/linksys-router-slower-than-modem\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linksys Router<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or any other router), use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/connect-ethernet-cable-to-wireless-router\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wired connection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (updating it over a wireless connection could damage the router).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to download the right firmware for your router. There is a specific <\/span>firmware for each router model. Downloading the wrong one could also damage the router.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Recommended reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/update-spectrum-router\/\">How to Update Spectrum Router? (Easy-to-Follow Instructions)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/update-netgear-router\/\">How to Update a Netgear Router? (A Detailed Guide)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we will show you how to update your Linksys router in two ways:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatically (only <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linksyssmartwifi.com\/cloud\/ustatic\/mobile\/supportedRouters.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linksys smart Wi-Fi routers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manually<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>How to Update Linksys Router Automatically?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you need to do is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/linksyssmartwifi.com\/ui\/1.0.1.2122\/dynamic\/login.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">log in to your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> either by clicking on this link or by entering your router\u2019s default IP. Then, select <\/span><b>Connectivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the web interface.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8068\" title=\"log in to your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router\" src=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/log-in-to-your-Linksys-Smart-Wi-Fi-Router-1024x543.jpg\" alt=\"log in to your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router\" width=\"801\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/log-in-to-your-Linksys-Smart-Wi-Fi-Router-1024x543.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/log-in-to-your-Linksys-Smart-Wi-Fi-Router-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/log-in-to-your-Linksys-Smart-Wi-Fi-Router-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/log-in-to-your-Linksys-Smart-Wi-Fi-Router.jpg 1278w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8069\" title=\"select Connectivity from the web interface\" src=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/select-Connectivity-from-the-web-interface-1024x595.jpg\" alt=\"select Connectivity from the web interface\" width=\"800\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/select-Connectivity-from-the-web-interface-1024x595.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/select-Connectivity-from-the-web-interface-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/select-Connectivity-from-the-web-interface-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/select-Connectivity-from-the-web-interface.jpg 1161w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>Check for Updates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You will find it below <\/span><b>Firmware Update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8070\" title=\"Check for Updates\" src=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Check-for-Updates.jpg\" alt=\"Check for Updates\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Check-for-Updates.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Check-for-Updates-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Check-for-Updates-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a new update is available, download and install it. You can do this by clicking on the link <\/span><b>Click here<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (If a message in red is displayed below the \u201cCheck for Updates\u201d section says: \u201cNo updates found\u201d, don&#8217;t be confused. This message will appear if you already have the latest firmware version).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Update firmware window will appear and you will see the question \u201cDo you want to continue?\u201d. You need to click on <\/span><b>Yes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The firmware update process will begin. Do not close the browser while the process is in progress &#8211; this could harm the update.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/restart-xfinity-router\/\"><b>Reboot Router<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> window will now appear. To successfully finish updating your router, confirm by clicking <\/span><b>OK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the end, the <\/span><b>Firmware update complete<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> window will appear. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to click <\/span><b>OK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Update Linksys Router? (Manually)<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To update the router in this way, you need to know the exact model of your router, as well as its serial number. The label at the very bottom of the router should contain this information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8071 size-full\" title=\"Serial No\" src=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Serial-No.jpg\" alt=\"Serial No\" width=\"412\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Serial-No.jpg 412w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Serial-No-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, download the firmware for your model. You will do this by going to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linksys.com\/us\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linksys support page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When the page opens, enter the correct router model in the <\/span><b>Search by Product Name or Model Number<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> field and press enter.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8072\" title=\"Search by Product Name or Model Number\" src=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Search-by-Product-Name-or-Model-Number-1024x337.jpg\" alt=\"Search by Product Name or Model Number\" width=\"800\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Search-by-Product-Name-or-Model-Number-1024x337.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Search-by-Product-Name-or-Model-Number-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Search-by-Product-Name-or-Model-Number-768x252.jpg 768w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Search-by-Product-Name-or-Model-Number.jpg 1342w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will now see the <\/span><b>DOWNLOADS \/ FIRMWARE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button. Click on it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8073\" title=\"DOWNLOADS\/FIRMWARE button\" src=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DOWNLOADS-FIRMWARE-button-1024x241.jpg\" alt=\"DOWNLOADS\/FIRMWARE button\" width=\"901\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DOWNLOADS-FIRMWARE-button-1024x241.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DOWNLOADS-FIRMWARE-button-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DOWNLOADS-FIRMWARE-button-768x181.jpg 768w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DOWNLOADS-FIRMWARE-button.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To see available downloads and firmware versions, you need to know the version of the hardware that your device has. On the sticker on the router, which we already mentioned, there is also a hardware version. (You will recognize it because it\u2019s usually marked as version, or only with the letter V. In case there is no number indicating the model, choose version 1.0)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start the download you need to click on the <\/span><b>Download<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> link and then save it to the location you want. (In case the firmware is zipped, you have to unzip and extract it).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8074\" title=\"hardware version\" src=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hardware-version-1024x507.jpg\" alt=\"hardware version\" width=\"700\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hardware-version-1024x507.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hardware-version-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hardware-version-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hardware-version.jpg 1085w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After downloading the appropriate firmware, type in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/find-the-default-router-ip\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IP address of your Linksys router<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (usually <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/192-168-1-1-login\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">192.168.1.1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) in your web browser and press enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must log in. Use the default password if you haven\u2019t changed it (the default password is admin). If you have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/how-to-change-tp-link-wi-fi-password\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">set a new password<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then use the new one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;Tap <\/span><b>Administration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and then click on <\/span><b>Firmware Upgrade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (older Linksys routers). If you have one of Linksys smart Wi-Fi routers, go to <\/span><b>Connectivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab &gt; Router Firmware Update &gt; Manual &gt; Choose File.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the exact model, the <\/span><b>Browse<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Choose File<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option will appear.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8075\" title=\"Choose File\" src=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Choose-File-936x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Choose File\" width=\"800\" height=\"875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Choose-File-936x1024.jpg 936w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Choose-File-274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Choose-File-768x840.jpg 768w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Choose-File-1404x1536.jpg 1404w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Choose-File.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you need to select the file you have previously downloaded and open it by clicking on the <\/span><b>Open<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option. (You will find the file at the location you chose when downloading). You should also pay attention to the update file extension \u2013 it\u2019s usually .bin or .bix format)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start the upgrade process, click on <\/span><b>Start Upgrade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (on some router models it\u2019s just <\/span><b>Upgrade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a while, the &#8220;Upgrade Successful&#8221; message will appear. Click on <\/span><b>Continue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the procedure is complete, reboot your router.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>VIDEO TUTORIAL \u2013 How to Update Linksys Router (Older Non-Smart Models)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Upgrade LinkSys Firmware\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W0PuDXUtSXs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many users avoid updating, probably because they are not aware of the importance of this procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see from our guide, this process is not too complicated and it will bring many benefits to your router, your Wi-Fi network, and your browsing experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once again, we advise you to carefully follow the steps from this article and perform the update regularly. 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