User's Manual

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101
5-6 Management
May 2004 (202-10034-01)
Upgrading the Router Software
The routing software of the WGR101 wireless travel router is stored in FLASH memory, and can
be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR.
Note: The web browser used to upload new firmware into the WGR101 wireless travel router must
support HTTP uploads. Use Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above. Do
not interrupt the upgrade process once it has started.
From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Router
Upgrade heading to display the menu shown below.
Note: When uploading software to the WGR101 wireless travel 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 router will
automatically restart. The upgrade process will typically take about one minute.
To check for new firmware:
1. Click Check.If the WGR101 finds new firmware is available, follow the on-screen prompts to
download in install the new firmware.
To upload firmware from your hard drive:
1. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the binary
(.BIN) upgrade file.
2. Click Upload.
In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the router after upgrading.
Configuration File Management
The configuration settings of the WGR101 wireless travel router are stored within the router in a
configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s computer, retrieved (restored)
from the user’s computer, or cleared to factory default settings.
Note: Be sure to check the NETGEAR web site for documentation updates which are
available at http://www.netgear.com/docs.