Upgrading Manually To New Router Software - NETGEAR RANGEMAX WNR3500 User Manual

NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual
If the router discovers a newer version of software, the message on the left displays when you log
in. If no new software is available, the message on the right displays.
Figure 6-8
To automatically upgrade to the new software, click Yes to allow the router to download and install
the new software file from NETGEAR.
Warning: When uploading software to the WNR3500 router, do not interrupt the Web
browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the
browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the software.
When the upload is complete, your router automatically restarts. The upgrade process typically
takes about 1 minute. Read the new software release notes to determine whether you must
reconfigure the router after upgrading.

Upgrading Manually to New Router Software

To manually select, download, and install new software to your router:
1. Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Router Status. Note the version number of your
router firmware.
2. Go to the WNR3500 support page on the NETGEAR website at
http://www.netgear.com/support.
3. Check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on your
Router Status screen.
4. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, download the file to your computer.
5. Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Router Upgrade.
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