Upgrading The Wireless Access Point Software - NETGEAR WAG102 Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102

Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software

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Note: When uploading software to the WAG102 Access Point, it is important not to
interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new
page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the software, and
render the WAG102 completely inoperable.
You cannot perform the firmware upgrade from a workstation connected to the WAG102 via a
wireless link. The firmware upgrade must be performed via a workstation connected to the
WAG102 via the Ethernet LAN interface.
The software of the WAG102 Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as
new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from Netgear's Web
site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the image (.RMT) file
before sending it to the wireless access point. The upgrade file can be sent using your browser.
Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WAG102 must support
HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape
Navigator 4.78 or above.
1. Download the new software file from NETGEAR, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it.
2. From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link to display the
screen below.
Figure 4-6
3. In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the
image (.RMG) upgrade file.
4. Click Upload.
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