In the terms of computer and networking, router firmware is embedded software inside the router. This software helps to execute network protocols, security help and administrative capabilities. It is installed within the router but need frequent updates that enhance the working of the router. Updating the firmware help to increase the performance of the router. Router user faces many issues if their firmware is not updated.

To update the firmware of the router, there are various steps to be followed. Some of these steps require technical expertise. For this, one can contact Belkin support for help or in case, you have appropriate knowledge about the router, do it yourself. Make sure that you have connected your router with your computer using an Ethernet cable. Any upgrade failure during wireless connection can damage the router permanently.

Check For Latest Firmware Update Of Your Belkin Router

Before upgrading the Belkin router firmware, make sure that there is an updated version of it. You can check for an updated firmware of your Belkin router model from the official Belkin website. Before, you check that, you need to know the model number and version that can be found on the bottom of your Belkin router.

Download Latest Firmware
After you came to know about the latest firmware update about your router, go to the official website to download it. On the official website, enter the router model number and hit Enter. The list of latest firmware will come. Click on it and then click on Download. A dialog will appear asking to save your file. Hit on Save and choose a desirable location for your file to get saved. Once it is done, proceed with Belkin router firmware update.

Make sure that you have an active internet connection and your Belkin router is directly connected to your computer, with the help of Ethernet Cable. In case you face any problem in searching or downloading the firmware, go for the expert help of Belkin Tech Support.

Upgrading Belkin Router Firmware
Once you have saved the latest firmware file of your router, proceed with these steps:

• Open any internet browser and type 192.168.2.1 on the address bar. Hit Enter.
  
• Login to your router's setup wizard page. It might ask for username and password. Type admin in the username and leave the password box blank. In case you are unable to proceed, check for the default username and password for router model online. If you had setup a password earlier, type that password and press Enter.


• Click on Firmware Update under the Utilities section.


• Click on Browse and search for the firmware update file that you had saved earlier.


• After you have selected the file, click on Open.


• Click on update. Confirm on the upgradation process.


• In case, any dialog comes giving advice on something, accept it and click on Ok.


• Make sure that your do not do anything in the router or computer connection or power button. The update might take some time.


• After the router is done rebooting, click on Ok.

Many times, you need to reconfigure your router. You can do it yourself or ask for the help of Belkin router support.