N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000
Upgrade the Router Firmware
The wireless modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. By default, when you log in to your wireless modem router, it checks the NETGEAR website for new firmware and alerts you if there is a newer version.
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.
Turn Off Automatic Firmware Checking
You can turn the automatic firmware checking off and check for firmware updates manually if
you prefer. See Manual Check for Firmware Upgrades on page 63.
To turn off the automatic firmware check at log in:
1. Select Maintenance > Router Upgrade.
2. Uncheck the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box at the bottom of this screen:.
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N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000
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
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.com
and 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 Firmware Needs to Be
Reloaded on page 93 for a description of the steps.
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