User's Manual

Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMax
TM
Wireless ADSL Modem Router
Managing Your Network 6-3
August 2005
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 wireless
ADSL modem router.
How to Upgrade the Wireless ADSL 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 wireless ADSL modem router must
support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or
above, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or above.
2. Log in to the wireless ADSL modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1
with its default User Name of admin, default password of password, or using whatever User
Name, Password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless ADSL modem router.
3. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the
Wireless ADSL Modem Router Upgrade heading to display the menu shown in Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2: Wireless ADSL Modem Router Upgrade menu
4.
In the Wireless ADSL Modem Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse to locate the binary
(.BIN or .IMG) upgrade file.
5. Click Upload.
Note: When uploading software to the wireless ADSL modem 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 ADSL modem router will automatically restart. The upgrade
process will typically take about one minute. In some cases, you may need to clear the
configuration and reconfigure the wireless ADSL modem router after upgrading.