Erasing The Configuration; Upgrading The Router Software - NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT WNR854T Reference Manual

Erasing the Configuration

It is sometimes desirable to restore the router to the factory default settings. This can be done by
using the Erase function, which will restore all factory settings. After an erase, the router's
password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.1.1, and the router's DHCP client
will be enabled. For other default settings, refer to
To erase the configuration, click the Erase button.
To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP
address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the router. See
Default Configuration and Password" on page

Upgrading the Router Software

Note: Before upgrading the router software, use the router backup utility to save your
configuration settings. Any router upgrade will revert the router settings back to
the factory defaults. After completing the upgrade, you can restore your settings
from the backup.
The routing software of the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router is stored in FLASH memory, and
can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded
from the NETGEAR Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract
the binary (.BIN or .IMG) file before sending it to the router. The upgrade file can be sent to the
router using your browser.
Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the RangeMax NEXT
Wireless Router must support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using
Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher.
From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Router
Upgrade heading.
To upload new firmware:
1. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR.
2. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the binary
(.BIN or .IMG) upgrade file
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