NETGEAR DG834GUV5 Upgrading the Modem Router Firmware, Restoring the Configuration from a File

Models: DG834GUV5

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DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual

Restoring the Configuration from a File

To restore the configuration:

1.Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://10.0.0.2 with its default user name of admin default password of admin, or using whatever user name, password and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router.

2.Under the Maintenance heading on the main menu, select Backup Settings.

3.Enter the full path to the file on your network, or click Browse to locate the file.

4.When you have located the .cfg file, click Restore to upload the file to the modem router.

5.The modem router reboots.

Erasing the Configuration

You can use the Erase feature to erase its configuration settings and restore the modem router to the factory default settings.

To erase the configuration:

1.Under the Maintenance heading on the main menu select, Backup Settings.

2.Click Erase.

3.The modem router reboots.

After an erase, the modem router password is admin, the LAN IP address is 10.0.0.2, and the modem router DHCP client is enabled.

Note: To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the login password or IP address, press both the Wireless button and WPS button on

the side of the modem router for 5 seconds.

Upgrading the Modem Router Firmware

The software of the modem router is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR website. If the upgrade file is compressed (a .zip file), you must first extract the binary (.bin or .img) file before uploading it to the modem router.

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