Updating your router firmware can be boring but you should not skip it. Old firmware can mess up your WiFi, cause random drops and can even leave your network exposed to hackers. If you have got a Netgear Nighthawk App updating is way easier than logging into a browser or typing IP addresses. https://telegra.ph/How-to-Update-Your-Router-Firmware-Using-the-Nighthawk-App-08-22