Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware | NETGEAR D6300 specification

D6300 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 to display the following screen:

Click Check.

2.Click Check.

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

3.Click Yes to update and locate the firmware you downloaded (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 one 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 D6300 user manual Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware

Contents

WiFi DSL Modem Router Compliance SupportTrademarks Contents USB Printer Control Administration Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Get to know your wireless router Product Highlights Product Specifications Weee Box contents Unpack Your New Router Hardware Features Label WAN port Reset button USB port Gigabit Ethernet Power Adsl line LAN portsAC power Back Panel Power DSL Internet Wireless USB Front Panel D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Power On/Off LED Wireless On/Off button WPS On/Off button USB port Side Panel Position Your Wireless Router D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Wireless button Adsl Microfilters One-Line Adsl Microfilter Not Included Two-Line Adsl Microfilter Included Cable Your D6300 WiFi DSL Modem RouterSummary Cabling diagram Verify the Cabling Get Started with Netgear genie Wireless Devices and Security Settings Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem RouterTypes of Logins and Access Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Browse to http//routerlogin.net Netgear genie Setup To use Netgear genie to set up your WiFi DSL modem router  If the browser cannot display the web Use Netgear genie after Installation Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard Basic Home Screen Manual Method Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method  To connect manually  To use WPS to join the wireless network Netgear genie Basic Settings Your Internet connection and network Internet Basic Settings Screen Fields Internet Basic SettingsDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet IP Address Attached Devices Parental Controls USB Storage Basic Settings ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer Basic Wireless Settings ReadySHARE Printer Wireless Settings Screen Fields  To view or change basic wireless settings Wireless Network Security Options Settings Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase Under Security Options, select the WPA option you want  To set up a guest network Guest Networks Guest Network Wireless Security Options Netgear genie App  To install the genie mobile app Netgear genie Mobile App Specify custom settings Netgear genie Advanced Home Setup Wizard Netgear genie Advanced Home  To use the WPS Wizard WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu Adsl Setup WAN Setup  To set up a default DMZ server Default DMZ ServerChange the MTU Size Common MTU sizes  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup LAN Setup To change the LAN settings LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP/IP Setup Use Router as a Dhcp Server Use the WiFi DSL Modem Router as a Dhcp ServerAddress Reservation Address Reservation Quality of Service Setup To reserve an IP address Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Set Up QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online Gaming  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games QoS for a WiFi DSL Modem Router LAN Port Click the Add Priority Rule button Click Add Priority Rule QoS for a MAC AddressEdit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy  To edit or delete a QoS policy Access and configure a USB storage drive USB Storage ReadySHARE Access USB Drive Requirements Store Files in a Central Location for Printing File-Sharing ScenariosShare Photos  To share files with your friends and family USB Storage Basic Settings Share Large Files over the Internet  To access your USB device Add or Edit a Network Folder USB Storage Advanced Settings Safely Remove a USB Drive Available Network Folders Media Server Settings Specify Approved USB Devices Select the Allow only approved devices check box Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote ComputerFtp//10.1.65.4 Access and configure a USB printer USB Printer Control USB Printer Control Control Center Configuration USB Printer Scan with a Multifunction Printer Keep unwanted content out of your Security  To delete a keyword or domain Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic To specify a trusted computer Firewall Rules  To create firewall rules Security Add Custom Services to Allow or Block  To add a custom service TCP UDP TCP/UDP Schedule for Firewall Rules  To specify the firewall rule schedule  To set up email notifications Security Event Email Notifications Administration Manage your network Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware Internet Port View WiFi DSL Modem Router StatusRouter Information LAN Port Show Statistics Button System up time and poll interval statistics Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Connection Status Button View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Guest Network 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Manage the Configuration File  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings Do not interrupt the reboot process Set Password Password Recovery Diagnostics Administration Advanced Settings Fine-tuning your network Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Wireless Repeating Function WDS Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Repeating Function Set Up a Repeater Unit Set Up the Base Station To set up the base station  To configure the WiFi DSL modem router as a repeater unit Remote Computer Access BasicsPort Forwarding and Triggering Advanced Settings 100 Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering  To set up port forwarding Add a Custom Service Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Set Up Port TriggeringClick Edit Service or Delete Service  To make a local web server public Advanced Settings 107 Dynamic DNS Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box  To set up Dynamic DNSStatic Routes Advanced Settings 110 Advanced Settings 111 Remote Management Universal Plug and Play  To turn on Universal Plug and Play Advanced Settings 114 IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection typeTraffic Meter Advanced Settings 116 USB Settings Troubleshooting Diagnose and solve problems Quick Tips Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Sequence to Restart Your Network Power LED Stays Red Power LED Is Off or BlinkingTroubleshoot with the LEDs Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Wireless LEDs Are OffLEDs Never Turn Off Push N Connect WPS Button Blinks Green Cannot Access the Internet Cannot Log In to the Router Troubleshooting 123 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing Troubleshoot PPPoE To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Changes Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityIncorrect Date or Time Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Restore the Factory Settings and PasswordWireless Signal Strength Test the LAN Path to Your Router Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Troubleshooting 128 Specifications Supplemental Information Factory Settings Factory default settings Technical Specifications D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Factory default settings Supplemental Information 132 Index 133 134 135 136