Chapter 4 Managing Your Network; Upgrading The Firmware - NETGEAR DGN2200M - Wireless-N 300 Router User Manual

Managing Your Network
4.
This chapter describes how to perform network management tasks with your wireless modem
router. This chapter includes:
•

Upgrading the Firmware

• Backing Up, Restoring, and Erasing Your Settings
• Router Status and Usage Statistics
• Viewing Attached Devices
• Running Diagnostics and Rebooting
• Configuring Remote Management
Upgrading the Firmware
The wireless modem router's firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. By
default, when you log in to your wireless modem router, it automatically checks the
NETGEAR website for new firmware and alerts you if there is a newer version.
Note: To turn off the automatic firmware check at log in, clear the Check
for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box on the Router
Upgrade screen.
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