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Automatic Firmware Upgrade: Actiontec® GT701

If an automatic Firmware Upgrade is available, two orange buttons will follow this statement.

If you do NOT see two orange buttons above this statement, or you prefer the manual upgrade, proceed to the Manual Firmware Upgrade section below.

Manual Firmware Upgrade: Actiontec® GT701

To manually upgrade the firmware on your modem, your computer MUST be connected directly to your modem using the Ethernet cable.

The most current version of the GT701 firmware is QW06.5-3.60.3.0.8.5 for Windows and QW05.5-3.60.3.0.7.6 for Mac. To check the firmware version on your modem, go to the Modem Status page. If your modem has any version other than those previously listed, use the Manual Firmware Upgrade Instructions below.

Manual Firmware Upgrade Instructions

Firmware Recovery Instructions

If your modem upgrade fails or your modem is unresponsive, use the Firmware Recovery instructions:

USB Drivers: Actiontec® GT701/ GT701-R

More Self-help: Actiontec® GT701/ GT701-R