Download and Update Linksys Wireless Access Point Firmware

Linksys is a popular brand that produces WiFi Access Points like WAP300N, WAP54G, LAPN600, etc.

We can configure its access points in different modes depending on network requirements. However, we must update them with the latest firmware releases to ensure reliability.

Today, I will explain how to download and update Linksys Wireless Access Point Firmware.

Many readers asked me this question. Let me share a few with you today.

Amit Gupta from Delhi asked, "I purchased a LAPN600 Wireless-N600 Dual Band Access Point with POE from my service provider. Is it necessary to upgrade the live firmware with the latest one?"

CoreNetworkZ Tech Solutions designed and developed Amit's office network. Since then, he has sought my suggestions in IT-related doubts.

Suresh Krishna, a reader of CoreNetworkZ Tech Solutions, mentioned, "My IT team suggests a software upgrade for Linksys WAP300N Wireless Access Point installed in my southern block. Can you share the firmware download link for WAP300N?"

Let me answer these questions. My answer to Amit is yes. It is necessary to update the AP with the latest firmware.

Running an Access Point on the latest firmware is critical. Each firmware update fixes the bugs of the previous version. The latest firmware versions ensure better performance and compatibility.

In this section, I will discuss how to download Linksys AP firmware. I received support requests from some business clients, like James Smith, asking for a direct firmware download link for business models like LAPAC1200 and LAPN600.

I also received support requests for home models like WAP54G and WAP300N.

To download firmware for business and residential WiFi Access Points, I suggest visiting this official Linksys URL.

You can search the latest firmware releases for your AP model on that page. Then, you can download it on your computer.

Let us check how to update Linksys Wireless Access Point's firmware to the latest version. I believe you have downloaded the correct firmware from the Linksys support page.

Shyam Lal and Merina asked how to do it for a Linksys LAPAC1750C Access Point. Access the Settings page using the Setup Wizard and visit the following location.

I have uploaded a screenshot here.

You can complete the firmware upgrading process from this window.

Some readers of CoreNetworkZ Tech Solutions mentioned errors during a firmware upgrade. Let me quote one such comment.

Jeevan George from Dubai asked, "Hello Alex, my company installed a Linksys Business LAPAC2600 Pro to extend the office network. I tried to update its firmware but failed. How can I update it without errors?"

My primary suggestion is to connect the AP to a PC using an Ethernet cable. My second suggestion is to ensure he downloaded the correct file from the Linksys official website.