Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware | NETGEAR 202-11171-04

D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router

Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware

The WiFi DSL modem 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 Firmware Upgrade screen to check and update to the latest firmware for your product when new firmware is available.

To check for new firmware and update your WiFi DSL modem router: 1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update.

Click Check.

2.Click Check.

The WiFi DSL modem router finds new firmware information if any is available.

3.Click Yes.

The firmware you downloaded is stored on your computer (the file ends in .img).

WARNING:

When uploading firmware to the WiFi DSL 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 WiFi DSL modem router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you need to reconfigure the WiFi DSL modem router after upgrading.

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NETGEAR 202-11171-04 user manual Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware

Contents

D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Support ComplianceTrademarks Contents Netgear genie Advanced Home Security Appendix a Supplemental Information Get to know your wireless router Hardware Setup Product Highlights Product Specifications Weee Unpack Your New Router Box contents Label Hardware Features AC power Adsl line USB port Gigabit Ethernet Power LAN portsWAN port Reset button Back Panel Front Panel Power DSL Internet Wireless USB D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Power On/Off LED D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Wireless LED Side Panel WiFi On/Off button WPS button Adsl Microfilters Position Your Wireless Router One-Line Adsl Microfilter Not Included Two-Line Adsl Microfilter IncludedSummary Adsl Cable Your D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Verify the Cabling Get Started with Netgear genie Types of Logins and Access Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem RouterWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Netgear genie Setup  To use Netgear genie to set up your WiFi DSL modem routerBrowse to http//routerlogin.net Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware Use Netgear genie after Installation WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard Basic Home Screen Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your NetworkManual Method  To connect manually  To use WPS to join the wireless network Your Internet connection and network Netgear genie Basic Settings Internet Basic Settings Internet Setup Screen Fields To view or change ISP information Internet IP Address Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Attached Devices Parental Controls Basic Wireless Settings  To view or change basic wireless settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase Wireless Security Options Guest Networks  To set up a guest network Netgear genie App  To install the genie mobile app You can use the following QR codes to speed up this process Netgear genie Advanced Home Specify custom settings Setup Wizard Netgear genie Advanced Home WPS Wizard  To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number  To use the VPN Wizard Select Advanced VPN Wizard VPN Wizard Netgear genie Advanced Home Setup Menu  To configure Adsl Select Advanced Setup Adsl Settings Adsl Setup  To configure the WAN Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup WAN Setup Change the MTU Size Default DMZ Server Common MTU sizes  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup LAN Setup  To change the LAN settings Select Advanced Setup LAN Setup LAN Setup Screen Settings Use Router as Dhcp Server Use the WiFi DSL Modem Router as a Dhcp Server  To reserve an IP address Select Advanced Setup LAN Setup Address Reservation To edit or delete a reserved address entry Quality of Service Setup Add a Priority Rule Click Set Up QoS Rule Priority Policies for Applications and Online Games Priority Policies for MAC Addresses Priority Policies for Ethernet LAN Ports USB Storage Access and configure a USB storage drive USB Drive Requirements ReadySHARE Access  To share files with your friends and family File-Sharing Scenarios Share Large Files over the Internet USB Storage Basic Settings Add or Edit a Network Folder USB Storage Advanced Settings USB Storage Media Server Settings Specify Approved USB Devices Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Click the Approved Devices buttonSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Access the WiFi DSL Modem Router USB Drive Remotely Using ReadySHARE CloudFtp//10.1.65.4 USB Storage Click Register Safely Remove a USB Drive ReadySHARE Printer Access and configure a USB printer  To download ReadySHARE Printer Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To install the Netgear USB Control Center Install the Netgear USB Control Center Set Up the Netgear USB Control Center ReadySHARE Printer Configure the Netgear USB Control Center Select Tools Configuration  To configure the Netgear USB Control Center Netgear USB Control Center Manage USB Print and Scan Jobs  To launch the Netgear USB Control Center Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer  To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer Security Keep unwanted content out of your Select Advanced Security Block Sites Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic To delete a keyword or domain Click Delete Keyword Click Apply  To specify a trusted computer Firewall Rules Security LAN Users WAN ServersLog TCP UDP TCP/UDP Add Custom Services to Allow or Block Schedule for Firewall Rules Security Event Email Notifications Security Manage your network Administration Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware Router Information View WiFi DSL Modem Router StatusLAN Port Internet Port Guest Network 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Connection Statistics Reboot the Router Click Set Interval Connection Status View VPN Status  To view the logs Select Advanced Administration Logs View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Back Up Settings Manage the Configuration File Restore Configuration Settings Set PasswordDo not interrupt the reboot process Erase Administration 102 Diagnostics Administration 104 Fine-tune your network Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Turn Off Radio By Schedule WPS Settings Wireless Access List Click Turn Access Control On Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Repeating Function WDS Wireless Repeating Function Set Up the Base Station Set Up a Repeater Unit  To configure the WiFi DSL modem router as a repeater unitPort Forwarding and Port Triggering Remote Computer Access Basics Destination port number 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 Edit Service or Delete Service Click the Add Custom ServiceEdit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Set Up Port Triggering Advanced Settings 122 Dynamic DNS Click Add Service Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box Static Routes Advanced Settings 126 Advanced Settings 127 Remote Management Advanced Settings 129 Universal Plug and Play IPv6 Click Restart Counter Now Traffic Meter Advanced Settings 133 VPN Policies Device Mode Advanced Settings 135 Add or Edit an Auto VPN Policy Advanced Settings 137 IKE Fully Qualified Domain Name. Your domain nameParameters Add or Edit a Manual VPN Policy Advanced Settings 140 Advanced Settings 141 Diagnose and solve problems Troubleshooting Network Settings Wireless SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Power LED Is Off or Blinking Power LED Stays RedTroubleshoot with the LEDs LEDs Never Turn Off Wireless LED Is OffInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Push N Connect WPS Button Does Not Work Cannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet Troubleshooting 147 Troubleshoot PPPoE Select Administration Router Status Click Connection StatusTroubleshoot Internet Browsing  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Wireless Connectivity Changes Not SavedIncorrect Date or Time Restore the Factory Settings and Password Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityTest the LAN Path to Your Router Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Troubleshooting 152 Supplemental Information Specifications Factory default settings Factory Settings D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Factory default settings Technical Specifications Supplemental Information 156 157 Index 158 159 160