Automatic Firmware Checking On - NETGEAR DGN1000 User Manual

Automatic Firmware Checking On

When automatic firmware checking is on, the wireless modem router performs the check and
notifies you if an upgrade is available or not as shown here.
Figure 14. Firmware upgrade assistant and results screen
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To upgrade the firmware:
1. Click Yes to allow the wireless modem router to download and install the new firmware.
The upgrade process could take a few minutes. When the upload is complete, your
wireless modem router restarts.
2. Go to the DGN1000 support page at http://support.netgear.comand read the new firmware
release notes to determine whether you need to reconfigure the modem router after
upgrading.
Note: If you get a "Firmware needs to be reloaded" message, it means a
problem has been detected with the router's firmware. Follow the
prompts to correct the problem or see
Reloaded
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000
on page 93 for a description of the steps.
Network Maintenance
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Firmware Needs to Be