Newer smartphones, laptops, and smart home devices connect more reliably to routers running optimized firmware. Pre-Update Checklist: Avoid Bricking Your Router
Click or OK to enter the dashboard. (Note: If you previously changed the default password, use your custom password. If you forgot it, you must hold the physical Reset button on the back of the router for 10 seconds to restore factory defaults). Step 3: Locate the Firmware Upgrade Section