User Manual
Table Of Contents
- NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Guide
- Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router
- Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet
- Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router
- First, Connect the Wireless Router to the Internet
- Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router
- How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
- Using the Smart Setup Wizard
- NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation
- Chapter 4 Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security
- Chapter 5 Doing Basic Router Housekeeping
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Preparing Your Network
- What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem
- Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
- Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
- Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
- Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
- Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
- Restarting the Network
- Glossary
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual
5-4 Doing Basic Router Housekeeping
February 2005
Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the wireless router must support HTTP
uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or
above.
From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Router
Upgrade link display the menu shown below.
Figure 5-3: Router Upgrade menu
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
upgrade file
3. Click Upload.
Note: When uploading software to the wireless 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 router
will automatically restart. The upgrade process will typically take about one minute.
In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the wireless router after upgrading.