NETGEAR WAC124 User Manual page 134

AC2000 802.11ac Wireless Access Point/Router WAC124
If the access point/router is not connected to the Internet, you are prompted to sign
in with the local login credentials (see Log in to the access point/router when it is
not connected to the Internet on page 28).
6. Click the Login button.
The NETGEAR Account Login page displays.
7. Enter your registered email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
8. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Firmware Update.
The Firmware Update page displays.
9. Locate and select the firmware file on your computer or mobile device:
a. Click the Choose File button.
b. Navigate to and select the firmware file
The file ends in .img.
10. Click the Upload button.
A warning pop-up window opens.
11. Click the OK button.
Warning:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upload.
For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn
off the access point/router. Wait until the access point/router finishes restarting and
the Power LED turns solid green.
A progress bar might show the progress of the firmware upload process. The firmware
upload process takes several minutes. When the upload is complete, your access
point/router restarts.
12. Verify that the access point/router runs the new firmware version:
a. Open a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
access point/router network.
b. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field.
The Sign-In page displays. You are prompted to sign in with your NETGEAR
account.
c. Click the Login button.
The NETGEAR Account Login page displays.
d. Enter your registered email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
Maintain and Monitor the Access
Point/Router
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