NETGEAR JNR1010V2 user manual Manually Update the Router Firmware

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JNR1010v2 N150 Wireless Router

Manually Update the Router Firmware

The router’s firmware (software) is stored in flash memory. If the router has detected that new firmware is available, you might see a message at the top of the genie screens. If new firmware is available, you can also use the Check button on the Firmware Update screen to check for it manually.

To check for new firmware and update your router:

1.Log in to the router.

For more information, see Log In to Your Router After Installation on page 18.

2.Select ADVANCED > Administration > Firmware Update. A screen similar to the following displays:

3.Click the Check button.

If new firmware is available, the router detects it and displays the Firmware Update Assistant screen.

4.To update the router to the new firmware, click the Yes button.

5.To upload the firmware that you have manually 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.

Administration

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Contents JNR1010v2 N150 Wireless Router Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents Administration Appendix a Supplemental Information Get to know your router Hardware SetupUnpack Your Router Hardware FeaturesRouter front panel has the following status LEDs Front PanelJNR1010v2 N150 Wireless Router Front panel LED descriptions Back Panel Back panel has the following ports, button, and connector To position your router Position Your RouterLabel  To prepare your router for installation Cable Your Router  To start your network Verify the CablingConnect to the router Get Started with Netgear genieTypes of Logins and Access Router Setup PreparationWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DhcpBrowse to http//routerlogin.net Netgear genie Setup To use Netgear genie to set up your router Upgrade Router Firmware Log In to Your Router After InstallationBasic Home Screen Select Advanced Administration Set Password Change the PasswordSelect the Enable Password Recovery check box Password Recovery To set up password recovery  To recover your password Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network To use WPS to join the wireless network Manual MethodYour Internet connection and network Genie Basic SettingsSelect Basic Internet Internet Setup To view or change the Internet setup Internet IP Address Internet IP Address Select Basic Wireless Basic Wireless SettingsGenie Basic Settings Genie Basic Settings Security Options WPA-PSK and WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed ModeWEP  To configure the WEP security and wireless passphraseGenie Basic Settings Select Basic Attached Devices Attached Devices To view the devices that are connected to your networks Select Basic Guest Network  To set up a guest networkGuest Network Genie Basic Settings Genie Advanced Home Specify custom settings To launch the Setup Wizard Setup WizardGenie Advanced Home  To use the WPS Wizard WPS WizardGenie Advanced Home Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup WAN Setup To change the WAN settings Genie Advanced Home Default DMZ Server Change the MTU Size  To set up a default DMZ serverLAN IP address LAN Setup To change the MTU size  To change the LAN settings Use Router as Dhcp Server  To disable the Dhcp server feature Set Up Address ReservationClear the Use Router as Dhcp Server check box  To reserve an IP address To edit or delete a reserved address entry Genie Advanced Home Manage your network Administration To check for new firmware and update your router Manually Update the Router FirmwareBack Up Settings Manage the Configuration File To back up the router’s configuration settings Select Advanced Administration Backup SettingsDo not interrupt the reboot process Restore Configuration Settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up Erase Configuration Settings Enhance the performance of your router Advanced Settings To change advanced settings for your wireless network Advanced Wireless SettingsAdvanced Settings for Your Wireless Network  To enable or disable the wireless router radio Enable or Disable Wireless Router Radio To configure and enable the wireless schedule Set Up a Wireless Schedule To change the WPS settings for your wireless network Set Up the WPS SettingsWireless repeating scenario Wireless Distribution System To set up the base station Set Up the Base StationSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Repeating Function Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check boxSelect the Wireless Base Station radio button Set Up a RepeaterComplete the Repeater IP Address field  To configure the router as a repeaterStatic Routes  To set up a static routeSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Static Routes Advanced Settings  To edit or delete a static route Universal Plug and Play To configure Universal Plug and Play Advanced Settings Monitor your router and network traffic MonitoringRouter Status and Usage Information Screen Internet Port Pane Router Information Pane To display the Router Information pane LAN Port To view the traffic statistics StatisticsDhcp connection Connection Status To view the connection status Pptp connection PPPoE connection To display the Wireless Settings pane Wireless Settings PaneGuest Network Pane  To display the Guest Network paneMonitoring Find and fix problems TroubleshootingNetwork Settings Wireless SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your NetworkTroubleshoot with the LEDs Power LED Is Off or BlinkingPower LED Stays Amber All LEDs Remain Lit After Startup WiFi LED Is OffInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off WPS Button Blinks AmberCannot Log In to the Router  To check the WAN IP address Cannot Access the InternetTroubleshoot Internet Browsing  To troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet connection Troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet ConnectionTroubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Wireless ConnectivityChanges Not Saved Test the LAN Path to Your Router To ping the router from a computer running Windows Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote DeviceTroubleshooting Additional details Supplemental InformationJNR1010v2 router factory default settings Factory SettingsJNR1010v2 router specifications Technical Specifications

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