NETGEAR Firmware Update Instructions for N150, N300, WNR2020, WNR614 Routers

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N150 and N300 Wireless Routers

Update the Router Firmware

The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available. You can respond to that message to update the firmware, or you can check to see if new firmware is available, and to update your product.

To check for new firmware and update your router:

1.Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

4.Select ADVANCED > Administration > Firmware Update.

5.Click the Check button.

The router finds new firmware information if any is available and displays a message asking if you want to download and install it.

6.Click the Yes button.

The router locates and downloads the firmware.

7.To upload the firmware that you have downloaded from the NETGEAR support website, do the following:

a.Click Browse, navigate to the firmware file (the file ends in .img), and select the firmware file.

b.Click the Upload button.

WARNING:

To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upgrade. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router.

A progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload process:

When the upload is complete, your router restarts. The upload process can take up to three minutes, and the upgrade process typically takes about one minute. To determine whether you need to reconfigure the router after upgrading, read the new firmware release notes.

Manage Your Network

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Contents N150 and N300 Wireless Routers ModelsCompliance SupportTrademarks Contents Manage Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Front Panel LEDs Hardware FeaturesBack Panel Position Your Router  To prepare your router for installation To position your router Cable Your Router  To cable your routerVerify the Cabling Connect to the Network Access the Router Wired Connection WiFi Connection To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network  To find and select the WiFi networkUse a Web Browser to Access the Router Types of LoginsNetgear genie Automatic Internet Setup Log In to the Router  To use Netgear genie to set up your router To log in to the router Connect to the Network and Access the Router Specify Your Internet Settings  To use the Setup Wizard Use the Internet Setup WizardSelect Advanced Setup Wizard Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login Manually Set Up the Internet Connection To specify the Internet connection settings Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login  To view or change the basic Internet setupSelect Internet Change the MTU Size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup  To change the MTU sizeCommon MTU sizes Networking View or Change WAN Settings  To view or change the WAN settingsSet Up a Default DMZ Server Change the Router’s Device Name  To set up a default DMZ server To change the router’s device name Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings Select Advanced Setup LAN Setup To change the LAN TCP/IP settings LAN IP addressRIP Version list, select one of the following Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns  To disable the Dhcp server feature in the router Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the RouterReserve LAN IP Addresses  To reserve an IP address  To edit a reserved address entryUse the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections  To delete a reserved address entry To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS WizardSpecify Basic WiFi Settings  To specify basic wireless settingsSelect Wireless Change the WiFi Security Option  To change the WPA settings To set up a guest network Set Up a Guest NetworkSelect Guest Network Enable or Disable the Wireless Radio Control the Wireless Radio To enable or disable the wireless radio Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Set Up a Wireless Schedule To set up the wireless schedule Set up a Wireless Access List Networking Wireless Distribution System Specify WPS Settings To specify WPS Settings  To set up the base station Set Up the Base StationSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Repeating Function Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box Set Up a Repeater To configure the router as a repeater Complete the Repeater IP Address field Select Advanced Advanced Setup Static Routes  To set up a static routeStatic Routes  To edit a static route  To delete a static route View Devices Currently on the Network To view devices on the network Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play  To enable Universal Plug and PlaySelect Attached Devices Select Advanced Advanced Setup UPnP Manage Your Network  To check for new firmware and update your router Update the Router FirmwareSelect Advanced Administration Firmware Update Change the admin Password Recover the admin Password To set the password for the user name admin Select Advanced Administration Set PasswordSelect the Enable Password Recovery check box  To recover your passwordView Router Status  To view router status and usage informationClick the Advanced tab LAN PortView the Internet Connection Settings  To view the Internet connection settingsDisplay Internet Port Statistics  To display Internet port statisticsView the Internet Connection Status  To check the Internet connection status To change the router Dhcp connection settings Dhcp ConnectionView Wireless Settings  To change the router PPPoE connection settings To change the router Pptp connection settings  To view the wireless settingsView Guest Network Settings  To view the guest network settingsReboot the Router Manage the Configuration File To reboot the router Do not interrupt the reboot processBack Up Settings Restore Configuration Settings To back up the router’s configuration settings Select Advanced Administration Backup SettingsErase Configuration Settings Troubleshooting Admin Password Forgotten PasswordsWiFi Passwords WiFi Connections  To use a wired connection to view WiFi settingsApply Power to the Router and Check the LEDs  To apply power to the router and check the LEDsChanges Not Saved Troubleshoot with the LEDsPower LED Is Off or Blinking Power LED Stays AmberAll LEDs Remain Lit Internet LEDs Is OffWiFi LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the RouterRouter Cannot Access the Internet  To check the WAN IP addressTroubleshoot a PPPoE Internet Connection Troubleshoot Internet Browsing To troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet connection Test the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility To ping the router from a computer running Windows Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Request timed outTroubleshoot IP Addresses Supplemental Information Factory Settings Router factory default settingsTechnical Specifications Router specifications

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