Resetting The Configuration To The Factory Default Settings; Upgrading The Modem Router's Firmware - NETGEAR DM111P - ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem User Manual

3. When you have located the
router.
4. The modem router will then reboot automatically.

Resetting the Configuration to the Factory Default Settings

It is sometimes desirable to restore the modem router to the factory default settings. This can be
done by using the Erase function.
1. To erase the configuration, from the Maintenance menu Settings Backup link, click the Erase
button on the screen.
2. The modem router will then reboot automatically.
After an erase, the modem router's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be
192.168.0.1, and the modem router's DHCP client will be enabled.
Note: 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 modem router; see

Upgrading the Modem Router's Firmware

The software of the modem router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new
software is released by NETGEAR.
Upgrade files can be downloaded from NETGEAR's Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed
(.ZIP file), you must first extract the binary (.BIN or .IMG) file before uploading it to the modem
router.
To upgrade the modem router firmware
Note: NETGEAR recommends that you back up your configuration before doing a
firmware upgrade. After the upgrade is complete, you may need to restore your
configuration settings.
1. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR.
The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the modem router must support HTTP
uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above.
Managing Your Modem Router
file, click the Restore button to upload the file to the modem
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