Update The Firmware Of The Modem Router; Check For New Firmware And Update The Modem Router; Manage The Modem Router And Monitor The Traffic - NETGEAR D7000 User Manual

Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000

Update the Firmware of the Modem Router

The modem router firmware is stored in flash memory.
You can check to see if new firmware is available and update the modem router to the new firmware. You can also
visit the NETGEAR support website, download the firmware manually, and update the modem router to the new
firmware.

Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem Router

For you to check for new firmware, the modem router must be connected to the Internet.
To check for new firmware and update your modem router:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Firmware Update.
The Firmware Update page displays.
5. Click the Check button.
The modem router detects new firmware if any is available and displays a message asking if you want to
download and install it.
6. To download and install the new firmware, click the Yes button.
The modem router locates the firmware, downloads it, and begins the update.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the update. For example,
do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the modem
router. Wait until the modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid
white.
A progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload process. The firmware upload process takes several
minutes. When the upload is complete, your modem router restarts.
7. Verify that the modem router runs the new firmware version:

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