Manually Checking For Firmware Updates - NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 User Manual

Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual
If the wireless modem router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the left
displays. If no new firmware is available, the message on the right displays.
Figure 4-2
To upgrade, click Yes to allow the wireless modem router to download and install the new
firmware .
Warning: When uploading firmware to the wireless modem 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 firmware.
When the upload is complete, your wireless modem router automatically restarts. The upgrade
process could take a few minutes. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you
must reconfigure the router after upgrading.
Note: For help troubleshooting firmware situations, see
Recovery" on page 6-8
page 6-7.

Manually Checking for Firmware Updates

You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer
versions of firmware for your product.
To manually check for new firmware and install it on your wireless modem router:
1. Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Router Status. Note the version number of your
wireless modem router firmware.
2. Go to the DGN1000 support page on the NETGEAR website at
http://www.netgear.com/support.
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and "Resolving a 'Reload Firmware' Message" on
v1.1, January 2010
"Automatic Firmware
Managing Your Network