NETGEAR D8500 User Manual page 188

2. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the modem router after
updating.
3. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
4. Enter .routerlogin.
A login window opens.
5. Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
6. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update.
The Router Update page displays.
7. Locate and select the firmware file on your computer:
a. Click the Browse button.
b. Navigate to the firmware file.
The file ends in
Select the firmware file.
8. Click the Upload button.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upload. For example,
do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the modem router.Wait
until the modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid white.
A progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload process.The firmware upload process takes
several minutes.When the upload is complete, your modem router restarts.
9. Verify that the modem router runs the new firmware version:
a. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
b. Enter .routerlogin. A login window opens.
c. Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-
sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.The version firmware is stated in the top right, under the Logout
button.
AC5300 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D8500
.chk . An example of a firmware file name is
Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
D8500-V1.0.3.25_1.0.1.chk
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