Updating The Router Firmware; Checking For New Firmware In The Router Upgrade Screen - NETGEAR WNR1000v3 - Wireless- N Router User Manual

Updating the Router Firmware

The firmware of the WNR1000v3 router is stored in flash memory, and can be updated as
NETGEAR releases new firmware. You can update your firmware by logging into the router and
using one of these procedures:
• Enable the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Each time you log in to
the router, it will automatically detect a new version of the firmware and then install it. This
check box is enabled in the router's default state. See
on page 1-2.
• Use the Check button in the Router Upgrade screen. Instead of having the router check for
new firmware every time you log in, you can use Router Upgrade, under Maintenance in the
main menu. See

"Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen."

• Check for and update your firmware manually. You can compare versions, obtain new
firmware from NETGEAR's website, and then upload it. See
Router Firmware" on page
Note: Before updating the router software, NETGEAR recommends that you save your
configuration settings (see
page 6-8). A firmware update might cause the router settings to revert to the
factory defaults. If this happens, after completing the update, you can restore
your settings from the backup.
Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen
To check for new firmware and allow the router to automatically install it:
1. Select Router Upgrade under Maintenance in the main menu. The Router Upgrade screen
displays.
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