NETGEAR DM111P manual Upgrading the Modem’s Firmware, How to Upgrade the Modem Firmware

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1.To erase the configuration, from the Maintenance menu Settings Backup link, click the Erase button on the screen.

2.The modem will then reboot automatically.

After an erase, the modem's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.1, and the modem's DHCP client will be enabled.

Note: To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the modem; see Figure 2-4 on page 2-4.

Upgrading the Modem’s Firmware

The software of the ADSL2+ Modem is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR.

Upgrade files can be downloaded from NETGEAR's Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the binary (.BIN or .IMG) file before uploading it to the modem.

How to Upgrade the Modem Firmware

Note: NETGEAR recommends that you back up your configuration before doing a firmware upgrade. After the upgrade is complete, you may need to restore your configuration settings.

1.Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR.

The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the modem must support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above.

Managing Your Modem

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Contents DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Statement of Conditions TrademarksEuropean Union Statement of Compliance Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Bestätigung des Herstellers/ImporteursVoluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Product and Publication DetailsV1.1, September Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Conventions, Formats and Scope About This ManualHow to Print this Manual How to Use This ManualPrinting the Full Manual Page Chapter Introduction Key FeaturesAbout the Modem Protocol Support Easy Installation and ManagementAuto Sensing and Auto Uplink LAN Ethernet Connections What’s in the Box? LED Descriptions Modem’s Front PanelRouter’s Rear Panel Connecting to the Internet Chapter Connecting to the InternetInformation You Need Before You Begin Using the Web Browser Based Modem Management Utility Using the Setup Wizard on the CDPhone Adsl Phone Line Connecting your Modem to your ComputerOpening the Web-Based Modem Management Utility DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Using the Web Based Utility to Connect to the Internet DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Chapter Managing Your Modem Changing the PasswordHow to Erase the Configuration Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your SettingsHow to Back Up the Configuration to a File How to Restore the Configuration from a FileUpgrading the Modem’s Firmware How to Upgrade the Modem FirmwareClick Firmware Upgrade Viewing Modem Status Network Management InformationMenu 3.2 Modem Status Fields This screen shows the following parametersViewing the Adsl Status Router Statistics Fields Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the ModemDM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Basic Functioning Chapter TroubleshootingPower LED Never Turns Green Power LED Not OnAdsl LED not On or Blinking LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On Troubleshooting the Web Management Interface Troubleshooting the Internet Connection DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Restoring the Default Configuration and PasswordUsing the Reset button DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Appendix a Technical Specifications DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Document Link Appendix B Related DocumentsDM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual