NETGEAR DGND3300 user manual Manually Checking for Firmware Upgrades

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RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual

Note: To turn off the automatic firmware check at log in, clear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-incheck box on the Router Upgrade screen.

If the modem router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the left displays. If no new firmware is available, the message on the right displays.

Figure 4-2

To upgrade, click Yes to allow the modem router to download and install the new firmware.

Warning: When uploading firmware to the modem router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware.

When the upload is complete, your modem router automatically restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the router after upgrading.

Manually Checking for Firmware Upgrades

You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer versions of firmware for your product.

To manually check for new firmware and install it on your modem router:

1.Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Router Status. Note the version number of your modem router firmware.

2.Go to the DGND3300 support page on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Statement of Conditions Product Registration, Support, and DocumentationTrademarks Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterEurope EU Declaration of Conformity FCC Information to User FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureFCC Declaration Of Conformity FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & InstructionsProduct and Publication Details Contents Chapter Protecting Your Network Appendix B Related Documents Index V1.0, March About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopeHow to Use This Manual How to Print This ManualPublication Revision History Revision HistoryVersion Date Description V1.0 March Original publication Xiv Chapter Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Setup ManualLogging In to Your Modem Router Document in Preparing Your Network in Appendix BV1.0, March Using the Setup Wizard Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings ISP does not require login Settings Description Basic Settings screen fieldsGet Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses Dhcp to Configuring Adsl Settings XxxxxxxxxxxxV1.0, March V1.0, March Chapter Safeguarding Your Network Planning Your Wireless NetworkWireless Placement and Range Guidelines See Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings onWireless Security Options Wireless data Security options Range up to 300 foot radiusManually Configuring Your Wireless Settings Wireless Settings WPA-802.1x Configuring WEP Wireless SecurityNetwork Key 8-63 characters Security Options section, select the WEP radio button Configuring WPA, WPA2, or Mixed WPA2 + WPA Wireless Security V1.0, March Using Push N Connect WPS to Configure Your Wireless Network Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client Configuring Advanced WPS Settings Adding More WPS Clients Adding Both WPS and Non-WPS Clients Restricting Access to Your Modem Router Enable Wireless Router RadioV1.0, March V1.0, March Protecting Access to Your Modem Router Chapter Protecting Your NetworkRestricting Access by MAC Address Changing the Built-In PasswordSelect the Turn Access Control On checkbox Blocking Access to Internet Sites V1.0, March Firewall Rules Adding or Editing Firewall Service Rules Field Outbound Rules Inbound RulesBlocking Access to Internet Services V1.0, March Scheduling Blocking Log Entry Descriptions Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web AccessField Description Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Setting the Time V1.0, March Chapter Using Network Monitoring Tools Upgrading the FirmwareManually Checking for Firmware Upgrades V1.0, March Viewing Modem Router Status Information Modem Router Status Fields DhcpConnection Status Statistics Connection Status SettingsModem Router Statistics Viewing a List of Attached Devices Managing the Configuration File Backing Up and Restoring the ConfigurationErasing the Configuration Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Modem Router Enabling Remote Management Access Select the Turn Remote Management On check boxV1.0, March V1.0, March Chapter Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN Setup OptionsLAN Setup SettingsLAN TCP/IP Using the Modem Router as a Dhcp Server Address ReservationUsing a Dynamic DNS Service Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box WAN Setup Settings Configuring the WAN Setup OptionsSetting Description Setting Up a Default DMZ Server WAN PortSetting up Quality of Service QoS Configuring QoS for Internet AccessQoS for Applications and Online Gaming QoS for a Router LAN Port QoS for a MAC Address Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy Configuring Static Routes V1.0, March Wireless Repeating Also Called WDS Wireless Repeating Function Setting Up the Base Station Setting Up a Repeater Unit Fill in the Base Station MAC Address fieldV1.0, March Chapter Fine-Tuning Your Network Assessing Your Speed Requirements Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Optimizing Your Network BandwidthNetwork Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router Optimizing Wireless Performance Identify critical wireless linksChoose your settings Changing the MTU SizeCommon MTU Sizes Universal Plug and PlayApplication V1.0, March Quick Tips Chapter TroubleshootingQuick Tips Recommendation InstructionsTroubleshooting with the LEDs Troubleshooting with the LEDs Situation Recommended ActionCannot Access the Router Menu Checking the Configuration Cannot Access the InternetChecking the WAN IP Address V1.0, March Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility Testing the LAN Path to Your RouterTesting the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Ping -n 10 IP addressProblems with Date and Time Wireless ConnectivityViewing Available Networks Restoring the Factory Configuration Settings Using the Restore Factory Settings ButtonInternet connection Table A-1. Default Configuration SettingsFeature Default Setting Router login Local network LANFeature Default Setting Wireless Technical SpecificationsTable A-1. Specifications Power AdapterEnvironmental Interface SpecificationsRegulatory Compliance Appendix B Related Documents Document LinkV1.0, March Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4