Configuration File Management - NETGEAR ProSafe FVG318 Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g VPN Firewall Model FVG318
From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Router
Upgrade heading to display the menu shown below.
Figure 8-5
To upload new firmware:
1. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR.
2. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the binary
(.BIN) upgrade file
3. Click Upload.
Note: When uploading software to the FVG318 wireless VPN firewall, 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, it may corrupt the software.
When the upload is complete, your firewall will automatically restart. The
upgrade process will typically take about one minute.
In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the firewall after upgrading.

Configuration File Management

The configuration settings of the FVG318 wireless VPN firewall are stored within the firewall in a
configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user's PC, retrieved (restored) from the
user's PC, or cleared to factory default settings.
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