Since this is a premium Nighthawk device, Netgear maintains an exclusive support page for it.
If you meant a different device (e.g., the Netgear LB1120 or a specific ISP gateway), please provide the exact model number printed on the device label. dwrm960 a2 firmware exclusive
Exclusive firmware releases for a specific hardware revision like the DWR‑M960 A2 are typically driven by hardware differences, targeted feature updates, regulatory compliance, or vendor product-segmentation strategies. Hardware revisions often change components (cellular modem chipset, Wi‑Fi radio, power management IC, or flash memory) that require tailored driver stacks and configuration parameters. Exclusive firmware ensures optimal compatibility and stability by matching software to the exact hardware revision. Vendors may also ship exclusive builds to deliver new carrier certifications, regional regulatory adjustments (e.g., power limits), or to enable/disable premium features for particular markets or customers. Since this is a premium Nighthawk device, Netgear