NETGEAR R6300 user manual Upgrade the Router Firmware

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R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router

Upgrade the Router Firmware

The 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 if new firmware is available, and to update your product.

To check for new firmware and update your router:

1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update.

Click

Check

2.Click Check.

The router finds new firmware if it is available.

3.Click Yes.

The router locates an downloads the firmware and begins the update.

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.

When the upload is complete, your router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you need to reconfigure the router after upgrading.

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Contents R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router September 2013 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CASupport Contents USB Storage Administration Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Getting to know your routerHardware Features Unpack Your RouterWiFi On/Off button WPS button USB 2.0 port LEDs Front and Side PanelsRear Panel LabelPosition Your Router Connecting to the router Getting StartedWireless Devices and Security Settings Router Setup PreparationLogin and Access Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DhcpNetgear genie Setup  To use Netgear genie to set up your routerUpgrade the Firmware Use Netgear genie after Installation To upgrade the firmware Dashboard Basic Home Screen Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help To use WPS to join the wireless network Join Your Wireless NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup Method Manual MethodNetgear genie App and Mobile genie App Genie mobile app home screen Getting StartedNetgear genie Basic Settings Your Internet connection and WiFi networkInternet Setup Internet Service Provider. PPPoE or PPPoA Internet Setup Screen FieldsInternet IP Address  To set up Live Parental Controls Parental ControlsR6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Basic Wireless Settings Click the Take me to the status screen buttonR6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Security OptionsSet Up a Guest Network  To change the WPA settings Select Basic Wireless Settings To set up a guest network Select Basic Guest Network View Attached Devices  To go to the Attached Devices screenSpecifying custom settings Netgear genie Advanced Home To use the Setup Wizard Select Advanced Setup Wizard Internet Connection Setup WizardNetgear genie Advanced Home Screen WAN Setup Default DMZ Server Change the MTU Size Common MTU sizesLAN Setup  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN SetupLAN Setup Screen Settings  To change the LAN settings Select Advanced Setup LAN SetupRole of the Router as a Dhcp Server Use Router as Dhcp ServerWPS Wizard for WiFi Connections Set Up Address ReservationWMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Quality of Service QoS SetupPush Button Set Up QoS for Internet Access  To disable WMM QoS Select Advanced Setup QoS SetupR6300v2 Smart WiFi Router QoS for a Router LAN Port Click the Add Priority Rule button To edit or delete a QoS policy Select Advanced QoS Setup Edit or Delete an Existing QoS PolicyUSB Storage DeviceConnect a USB Storage Device to the Router USB Drive Requirements To connect a USB storage device Safely Remove a USB Drive Access the USB Storage Device To map the USB device to a Windows network drive  To access the USB drive from a remote computer  To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computerStore Files in a Central Location for Printing Share FilesShare Photos  To share files with your friends and familyShare Large Files over the Internet View a USB Device Attached to the Router USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by defaultAvailable Network Folders  To add a network folder Select Advanced ReadySHAREClick Create Network Folder  To edit a network folder Select Advanced ReadySHARESpecify Approved USB Devices Select the Allow only approved devices check boxMedia Server Settings Use ReadyDLNA to Play Media from Your Network on TiVo TiVo Support To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows  To copy TiVo Files onto a computer Setting up and managing a shared USB printer ReadySHARE Printer To set up ReadySHARE Printer Set Up the ReadySHARE Printer UtilityReadySHARE Printer Utility Install the Netgear USB Control Center  To install the Netgear USB Control CenterR6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up the Netgear USB Control Center  To set up the Netgear USB Control CenterConfigure the Netgear USB Control Center  To configure the Netgear USB Control CenterSelect Tools Configuration Manage USB Print and Scan JobsR6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Launch the Netgear USB Control Center  To launch the Netgear USB Control CenterUse the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer  To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printerCustomizing the firewall settings SecurityClick Delete Keyword Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic To delete a keyword or domain  To specify a trusted computerBlock Services Port Filtering Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers Add a Custom Service Click the Add Custom Service buttonEdit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Set Up Port TriggeringClick Edit Service or Delete Service Application Example Make a Local Web Server PublicClear the Disable Port Triggering check box R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Schedule Blocking  To schedule blocking Select Advanced Security ScheduleSet Up Security Event Email Notifications Administration Managing your networkUpgrade the Router Firmware Internet Port View Router StatusRouter Information LAN PortShow Statistics Button Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Connection Status ButtonView Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access  To view logs Select Advanced Administration LogsRestore Configuration Settings Manage the Configuration FileBack Up Settings Do not interrupt the reboot processChange the Password Erase the Current Configuration SettingsPassword Recovery  To recover your passwordAdvanced Settings Setting up unique situationsAdvanced Wireless Settings Control the Wireless RadioView or Change WPS Settings Set Up a Wireless Schedule To configure and enable the wireless schedule Set Up a Wireless Access List by MAC Address Select the Turn Access Control On check box Wireless Access Point AP To set up the router as an AP Select Advanced Wireless AP Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode  To set up bridge modeClick the setup bridge mode wireless settings button Wireless Distribution System WDS Wireless repeating scenarioSet Up the Base Station  To set up the base stationSet Up a Repeater  To configure the router as a repeaterDynamic DNS Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box Static Routes To edit or delete a static route Remote Management Universal Plug and Play  To turn on Universal Plug and PlayIPv6 Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses Auto DetectIPv6 Auto Config IPv6 6to4 Tunnel 110 IPv6 Pass Through  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 Fixed To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp server IPv6 Dhcp To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 PPPoE114 Traffic Meter 116 Troubleshooting Quick Tips Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Troubleshoot with the LEDsLEDs Never Turn Off Power LED Is Off or BlinkingPower LED Stays Amber Internet LEDs Is OffWiFi LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the RouterCannot Access the Internet 122 Troubleshoot PPPoE Troubleshoot Internet BrowsingWireless Connectivity Changes Not SavedTest the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility To ping the router from a Windows computer Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory Settings Factory default settings129 Technical Specifications R6300v2 Router specificationsNetgear Dual Band Wireless Notification of ComplianceIndustry Canada Avertissement

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