Update The Firmware Of The Modem Router; Check For New Firmware And Update The Modem Router; Manage The Modem Router And Monitor The Traffic - NETGEAR Nighthawk D7000 User Manual

Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000

Update the Firmware of the Modem Router

The modem router firmware is stored in flash memory.
You can check to see if new firmware is available and update the modem router to the new firmware. You
can also visit the NETGEAR support website, download the firmware manually, and update the modem
router to the new firmware.

Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem Router

For you to check for new firmware, the modem router must be connected to the Internet.
To check for new firmware and update your modem router:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
4. Click the OK button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Firmware Update.
The Firmware Update page displays.
6. Click the Check button.
The modem router detects new firmware if any is available and displays a message asking if you want
to download and install it.
7. To download and install the new firmware, click the Yes button.
The modem router locates the firmware, downloads it, and begins the update.
Warning
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upload. For
example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not
turn off the modem router. Wait until the modem router finishes restarting
and the Power LED turns solid white.

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic

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