Upgrade The Wireless Modem Router Firmware - NETGEAR N600 User Manual

N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2

Upgrade the Wireless Modem Router Firmware

The wireless modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can
update the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a
message at the top of the Genie screens when new firmware is available for your product.
You can use the Check button on the Router Update screen to check and update to the latest
firmware for your product if new firmware is available.
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To check for new firmware and update your wireless modem router:
1. Select Advanced > Administration > Firmware Update to display the following
screen:
2. Click Check.
The wireless modem router finds new firmware information if any is available.
3. Click Yes to update and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img).
WARNING!
When uploading firmware to the wireless modem router, do not
interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link,
or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could
corrupt the firmware.
When the upload is complete, your wireless modem router restarts. The upgrade process
typically takes about one minute. Read the new firmware release notes to determine
whether or not you need to reconfigure the wireless modem router after upgrading.
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Click Check.