How to Update Netgear Router Firmware and Enable Circle on It?

Circle is a parental control technology that enables you to keep an eye on your kids’ online activities.You can enable Circle’s features on your Netgear router after updating its firmware. This post will walk you through the instructions on how to perform Netgear router firmware update and enable circle on your router. Let’s get the ball rolling.

Update Netgear Router Firmware

Here are the do-follow steps to update your Netgear WiFi router firmware:

• Go to the Download Center of your Netgear router.
• In the search bar, type the model number of your router.
• Hit the Search icon.
• Go to the Downloads section.
• Choose a firmware version and hit Download.
• Save the file on your desktop.
• Power up your Netgear wireless router.
• Connect it to the existing modem using an Ethernet cable.
• Now, find your router’s default IP address.
• On your PC or laptop, fetch an internet browser you like the mos
• Enter the Netgear router login IP into the URL bar.
• Hit the Enter key.
• You can also use routerlogin.net web address to log in to your Netgear WiFi router.
• Once you reach the login portal, type the user ID and password into the given fields.
• Click on the Log In button.
• After logging in, navigate to the Administration section.
• Click on the Firmware Update button.
• Now, hit on Choose File.
• Select the Netgear router firmware file you saved earlier on your desktop.
• Start the Netgear Router Firmware Update process by hitting the Update button.
• As the update process may take a few minutes to complete, so it’s important that you don’t interrupt it.
• Unplugging or turning off the router between the firmware update process may make your device unusable, causing irreversible damage to your router.
• Once the firmware has been successfully updated, the router will reboot itself.

Enable Circle on Netgear Router

Execute the below-given step-by-step guide to enable Circle on Netgear WiFi router:

• You will see the ‘Enable Circle 1st Generation’ page once the firmware has been updated on your Netgear router.
• Hit on the Enable button.
• The parental controls home page will come into view.
• Toggle the slider that says ‘Disabled’ next to Circle 1st generation to enable Circle.
• Once done, click on the Apply button.

ou can manage the Circle features via the Circle app. However, in order to manage various functions of your Netgear WiFi router, you will need to download Netgear genie app.

Already Having a Circle Home Device?

Want to set up Circle on your Netgear WiFi router and already having a Circle home device? Prior to setting up Circle on Netgear, ensure to turn off your Circle home device. In order to enable Circle on Netgear using the app, tap on the Pair New Circle option and then tap on the Circle on Netgear setup button.