The Firmware upgrade process is extremely crucial in this ever-changing technological world to keep pace with other competitive models. It improves the functionality and enhances the device performance with more added features. Similar is the case with the Asus router firmware update. You can upgrade the firmware using various methods. Have a look at the information given below to learn more about the Asus router firmware update.
Start by downloading the latest firmware for the device
It is important to download the firmware file first to start with the upgrade process. Make sure that you download the correct file. Follow the steps given below:
- You can download the latest firmware from the Asus Official support site.
- Now, download the contents from the downloaded ZIP file. You will find the firmware as .trx file.
Locate the IP address of the device
The method is different for windows, android, and Mac OS X users. Go through the steps given below:
For Windows users
- Start by clicking the Driver&Tools option present on the support page. You can select the Asus Device Discovery tool and download it.
- Now, extract the downloaded ZIP file contents. You can find them in the Discovery.exe file.
- Run the Discovery.exe file. The InstallShield Wizard will execute the installation process of the Asus wireless router device discovery tool on your computer.
- Press the tool icon to view the IP address of the device once the installation is completed.
For Mac OS X users
- Firstly, visit the app store and download the app.
- Once the installation process completes, you can launch the app and find the IP address of the device.
For the Android users
- Visit the Google play store and download the app.
- After launching the app, click on the Refresh button. It is present in the top-right corner of the app. You can find the IP address of the device now.
Uploading the firmware
- Input the default IP address of the device in the address bar of the browser.
- On the login window, input the username and the password to log in to the Asus networking device.
- Once you are logged in, choose the โFirmware Versionโ number at the top of the page.
- For the next step, click on Choose File button on the firmware upgrade page.
- You can click on the Upload button and then select the latest firmware.
- Choose the unzipped firmware .trx file saved earlier on the device and press the Open button at the bottom right corner.
- The firmware installation will start. You can wait for at least 3 minutes until the file is uploaded to the device.
- Press the On/OFF button to reboot the device once the firmware update is completed.
- After the reboot process completes, you can log in to the web management page to check if the latest firmware version is installed.
Asus router firmware update via WebGUI
You can also use the web-based utility for the Asus router firmware update. Go through the steps given below for this:
- Firstly, open any compatible browser and navigate to the web-based utility of the router. You can take the help of the default gateway router.asus.com or the default IP address.
- Sign in using the default login credentials now.
- You will notice the pop-up message at the upper corner if the new version of firmware is available.
- Press the Update now option. You will be directed to the Administration System page. Choose Firmware Upgrade.
- Wait for a few minutes until the upload is finished.
- Sign in to web GUI after the upgrade is finished. Go to the Administration option and choose Restore/Save/Upload Setting and then choose the Factory Default option. In the end, click Restore.
- When the pop-up message appears to ask for the router reset. Click Ok and reset the router.
You can launch the setup wizard again to set up the browser.
Asus router reset
You can reset the Asus router after the firmware upgrade or if you experience any trouble with the router working. It will eradicate all the personalized settings but it is worth a try if the router starts working properly after this. Go through the steps given below to perform the reset operation on the router:
Reset using the WPS button
- Firstly, turn off the router.
- Press the WPS button. Keep holding it for a few seconds until you turn on the router again.
- Release the button now after the power light starts flashing.
- When the power light stops flashing, the router will reboot automatically.
Reset using the WEB GUI
- Connect the devices using the wired cables.
- Open any compatible browser and type in the default web address router.asus.com.
- Input the login username and the password on the login page and click Sign In.
- When you access the login page, click the Administration option and then select Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab.
- After that, you can click on the Restore button to reset the router to factory defaults.
A pop-up window appears asking for confirmation restoring. Click OK to start restoring. Do not power off the router during the restore process. Wait for at least 2-4 minutes. You can log in to the web GUI again to configure the router again.
Router reset using the Reset button
The reset present on the device can also be used to reset the router to factory defaults. To know more about the reset process via the reset button, go through the steps given below:
- Locate the reset button on the router.
- Now, press the RESET button. Keep pressing it for 5-10 seconds until the power LED light starts to flash. None of the LED lights should be on at this time. Wait until the LED light turns on again. This signifies that the reset process is done.
Conclusion
You can perform the Asus router firmware update using a couple of methods given above. To know more about the process, call our technicians in the end.