Unzipping a file is the process of extracting files from a zip archive. Zip archives are commonly found in Windows® operating system. Larger files are compressed into a file (.zip) for easier download. If you downloaded a zip file from the Linksys support site, you need to unzip it first before you can install the software.
The images shown in this article are for illustration purposes only. To learn how to unzip a file, check below for specific instructions:
Windows 11
Windows 10
Windows 11
1. Download the firmware (zip file) for your Linksys device.
2. Locate the file you downloaded. Right-click the downloaded file and click on Extract All.
The extracted firmware will show in a folder.
1. Download the firmware (zip file) for your Linksys device.
2. Locate the file you downloaded. Right-click the downloaded file and click on Extract files.
The extracted firmware will show in a folder.
Now that the file has been unzipped, you can go ahead with the update or upgrade process of your device. For instructions on how to update the driver or firmware for your Linksys device, click the following links:
Updating the Linksys network adapter’s driver
Manually upgrading a Linksys Smart WiFi Router's firmware
