New Features and Enhancements
- Added the Hybrid VPN feature, which replaces the VPN client feature.
- Added the VPN provider PureVPN to the Hybrid VPN feature.
- Added the ping assist feature to the Geo Filter.
- Added advanced ping stats to the auto ping dashboard.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixes the issue where the speed test feature in the Nighthawk app does not work.
- Fixes the issue where the speed test feature in the installation process might fail.
Security Fixes:
For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security.
Installation Instructions:
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Download and unzip the new released firmware form Netgear web site, get the firmware image (unzipped), name suffix is “.img”.
Download Link: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/XR450/XR450-V2.3.2.40.zip
- Run your web browser and open http://www.routerlogin.net.
- Click Settings => Administration => Firmware Upgrade page.
- Click Browser button and locate the firmware image file.
- Click Upload button.
- Wait for upgrade progress complete.
If any problem occurs after upgrading, try clearing the configuration by pressing the Reset Button on Rear Panel until the Power LED blinks and hold on 5 seconds at least, then the router will reboot with default configuration.