NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual page 36

NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual
Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the wireless router must support HTTP
uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or
above.
From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Router
Upgrade link display the menu shown below.
Figure 5-3: Router Upgrade menu
To upload new firmware:
Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR.
1.
In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the
2.
upgrade file
Click Upload.
3.
Note: When uploading software to the wireless router, it is important not to interrupt the Web
browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is
interrupted, it may corrupt the software. When the upload is complete, your wireless router
will automatically restart. The upgrade process will typically take about one minute.
In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the wireless router after upgrading.
5-4 Doing Basic Router Housekeeping
August 2004