NETGEAR WNR834Bv2 manual Checking for New Firmware

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Checking for New Firmware

After installing your router, you must open a browser window and log in to the router to complete your wireless setup. At that time, you will also be prompted to check for new router firmware.

To log in to the router after installation:

1.Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your

browser. Press Enter.

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You can enter either of these addresses to connect to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window similar to the one shown below will display.

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2.When prompted, enter the default User Name and Password (admin for the router User Name and password for the router Password), both in lowercase letters. If you changed the User Name and Password from the defaults, then enter your new User Name and Password.

The router User Name and Password are unique to the router and are not the same as any other User Name or Password you may use to log in to your Internet connection.

3.The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display.

4.Click Yes to check for new firmware (recommended). The router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. If no new firmware version is available,

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Contents Wireless Router Setup Manual Trademarks Contents Related Documents Registration and Certifications Unpacking Your New Router Getting to Know Your Wireless RouterGetting to Know Your Wireless Router Front Panel Hardware FeaturesRouter Label Positioning Your Wireless RouterInstalling Your Wireless Router Updating Your Router Firmware Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Using the Smart Wizard Installing Your Router Using the Smart WizardLogin window similar to the one shown below will display Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display To upgrade your router Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem Page Verifying Your Connection Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access Read Troubleshooting on Checking for New Firmware To upgrade your router Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options To set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security Setting Up Your Wireless Computers Page Basic Setup Checklist TroubleshootingChecking Basic Router Functions Troubleshooting Login Problems Obtaining an Internet IP Address Checking the Internet Service ConnectionTroubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Using the Ping Utility to TroubleshootTesting the Path from a Computer to the Internet Troubleshooting Default Configuration Settings Default ConfigurationFirewall Restoring the Default User Name and PasswordDefault Configuration Default Configuration Related Documents Related Documents Registration and Certifications