Update The Software And Firmware; Download Software Updates - NETGEAR Sprint 6100D User Manual

7. Click Open to restore your device with the imported settings.
Note: Your device may reset, and you may need to reconnect to Wi-Fi and the Internet. (See
How Do I Connect to Wi-Fi?

Update the Software and Firmware

From time to time, updates may become available for your gateway, and your gateway will
receive an alert. You can also check for new updates manually.
The updates may improve performance and add or modify features. The updates may include
the following:
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Firmware
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Software
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Other files

Download Software Updates

You can download software updates from your device or from the web page.
When a software update becomes available:
● If your device is connected to Sprint's LTE network, the update downloads automatically
and an Alert message appears on the home page. Click Install now to install the
update. Your device reboots automatically to use the new software. Any devices that
were previously connected will have to be reconnected.
● If your device is connected to Sprint's 3G network, an Alert message appears on you're
the home page. Click Download now to download and install the software update. Your
device reboots automatically to use the new software. Any devices that were previously
connected will have to be reconnected.
You can also check for updates manually without having received an alert.
There are two ways to get the software update. You can get it from the Alert message, or from
the Software and Reset page.
To get the update from the Alert:
1. On a computer or wireless device that is connected to your gateway, launch a Web
browser.
2. In the address or URL field of your browser, type http://myrouter.
3. When prompted to log in, enter admin for the user name and type the password. (The
default password is password.)
Software and Reset
and Launching Your Network Connection.)
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