Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades | NETGEAR DGND3300-100NAS

N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual

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

If the N300 wireless 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.

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To upgrade, click Yes to allow the N300 wireless modem router to download and install the new firmware.

WARNING!

When uploading firmware to the N300 wireless 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 N300 wireless modem router automatically restarts. The upgrade process could take a few minutes. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the N300 wireless modem router after upgrading.

Manually Check 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 N300 wireless modem router:

1.From the main menu, select Maintenance > Router Status. Note the version number of your N300 wireless modem router firmware.

2.Go to the DGND3300v2 support page on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support.

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NETGEAR DGND3300-100NAS user manual Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades

Contents

N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 Technical Support TrademarksStatement of Conditions Table of Contents Network Maintenance Advanced Settings Part Appendix C Netgear VPN Configuration Using the Setup Manual Router Internet Setup To log in to the N300 wireless modem router Logging In to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router To use the Setup Wizard Using the Setup Wizard To view or configure the basic settings Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings Router Internet Setup Settings Description ISP does not require login Router Internet Setup Manual Configuring Adsl Settings Planning Your Wireless Network Wireless Settings See Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings on Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines Wireless Security Options To view or manually configure the wireless settings Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings Name 11N Ssid Configuring WEP Wireless Security WPA-802.1xNetwork Key 8-63 characters To configure WEP data encryption Configuring WPA, WPA2, or Mixed WPA2 + WPA Wireless Security To configure WPA or WPA2 in the N300 wireless modem router Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client Using Push N Connect WPS to Configure Your Wireless Network Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client To use a PIN to add a WPS client Configuring Advanced WPS Settings To add a wireless client device that is WPS enabled Adding More WPS ClientsAdding Both WPS and Non-WPS Clients Restricting Access to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router Wireless Guest Networks To configure a wireless guest network Live Parental Controls Web-Based InterfaceTotal Home Protection Minimal Software Installation Flexible Settings Protecting Access to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router Security Settings Restricting Access by MAC Address Changing the Built-In PasswordTo restrict access based on MAC addresses Select the Turn Access Control On check box To block access to Internet sites Blocking Access to Internet Sites Firewall Rules To add or edit a rule from the Firewall Rules screen Scheduling Blocking on Field Outbound Rules Inbound Rules Port Forwarding Adding a Custom Port Forwarding Rule Adding a Pre-set Port Forwarding Rule Port Triggering To configure port triggering Blocking Access to Internet Services To block access to Internet services Scheduling BlockingTo schedule blocking Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Field Description Configuring Email Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Security Settings Setting the Time Upgrading the Firmware Network Maintenance Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades Viewing N300 Wireless Modem Router Status Information Field Description Dhcp Connection Status Statistics Viewing a List of Attached Devices Managing the Configuration File Do not interrupt the reboot process Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the RouterBacking Up and Restoring the Configuration Erasing the Configuration Enabling Remote Management Access Select the Turn Remote Management On check box Traffic Meter Http//134.177.0.1238080 in your browserTo monitor traffic on your router Network Maintenance Network Maintenance USB port Up data USB Drive Requirements File Sharing ScenariosBus Speed/Second To share files with your friends and family Sharing Photos with Friends and FamilyStoring Files in a Central Location for Printing Sharing Large Files with Colleagues USB Storage Basic Settings \\readyshare\\readyshare\USBStorage Fields and Buttons Description Editing a Network Folder Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings Http Fields Description Creating a Network Folder Media Server Settings Unmounting a USB DriveSpecifying Approved USB Devices Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Locating the Internet Port IP AddressSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Enabling File and Printer Sharing Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network SettingsAccessing the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP Configuring Windows 98SE and Windows ME Configuring Windows 2000 and Windows XP Virtual Private Networking Overview of VPN Configuration Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels Gateway-to-Gateway VPN TunnelsGateway B Parameter Value to Be Entered Field Selection Planning a VPN Parameter Factory Default Setting VPN Tunnel Configuration Configure the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel Setting Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration Address Virtual Private Networking Configure the Netgear ProSafe VPN Client Select the Connect using Secure Gateway Tunnel check box Security Policy settings, Client-to-Gateway a Virtual Private Networking Virtual Private Networking Select the Encapsulation Protocol ESP check box Leave the Authentication Protocol AH check box cleared Virtual Private Networking Setting Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration Gateway a Gateway B Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel Configuration Worksheet Virtual Private Networking Virtual Private Networking Activating a VPN Tunnel VPN Tunnel Control To use the VPN Status screen to activate a VPN tunnel Using the VPN Status Screen to Activate a VPN Tunnel Activating the VPN Tunnel by Pinging the Remote Endpoint Start Using a VPN Tunnel to Activate It Verifying the Status of a VPN TunnelType ping Deactivating a VPN Tunnel Using the VPN Status Screen to Deactivate a VPN Tunnel To use the VPN Policies screen to deactivate a VPN tunnelTo use the VPN Status screen to deactivate a VPN tunnel Setting Up VPN Tunnels in Special Circumstances Deleting a VPN TunnelTo delete a VPN tunnel Configuring VPN Network Connection Parameters Using Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels Virtual Private Networking Fields and Settings Description VPN Auto Policy Screen Settings Fully Qualified Domain Name. Your domain name IKE DH Group setting in the IKE section To use Auto Policy Example of Using Auto Policy Auto Policy Field Description VPN Auto Policy screen displays Enter these policy settings Click Apply. The VPN Policies screen displays Using Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels Fields and Settings Description SPI Using the LAN Setup Options Advanced Settings Part Settings LAN TCP/IP Using the N300 Wireless Modem Router as a Dhcp Server To reserve an IP address Address Reservation Click Edit or Delete Using a Dynamic DNS ServiceTo configure Dynamic DNS To edit or delete a reserved address entry Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box Configuring the WAN Setup Options Setting Description WAN Setup fields are described in the following table Setting Up Quality of Service QoS Setting Up a Default DMZ ServerTo assign a computer or server to be a default DMZ server QoS for Applications and Online Gaming Configuring QoS for Internet Access Advanced Settings Part 1 Click Add Priority Rule Click Setup QoS RuleQoS for a Router LAN Port QoS for a MAC Address Configuring Static Routes Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS PolicyTo edit or delete an existing QoS policy To add or edit a static route Wireless Repeating Also Called WDS Wireless Repeating Function To set up the base station Setting Up the Base Station To configure a N300 wireless modem router as a repeater unit Setting Up a Repeater Unit Advanced Settings Part 1 Common Connection Types Fine-tuning your network Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Assessing Your Speed Requirements Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth Reduce interference Optimizing Wireless PerformanceIdentify critical wireless links Choose placement carefully Changing the MTU Size Choose your settings Application Universal Plug and PlayTo change the MTU size To turn on Universal Plug and Play Advanced Settings Part Recommendation Instructions Quick Tips Troubleshooting with the LEDs Situation Recommended Action Restoring the Factory Configuration Settings on Cannot Access the N300 Wireless Modem Router Menu To check the WAN IP address Cannot Access the InternetChecking the Configuration Checking the WAN IP Address Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote DeviceTo ping the router from a running Windows PC Problems with Date and Time Viewing Available Networks Wireless Connectivity Appendix A. Troubleshooting Using the Restore Factory Settings Button Restoring the Factory Configuration Settings 192.168.0.1 Feature Default Setting Router loginInternet connection Local network LAN NETGEAR-2.4G Feature Default Setting Interface Specifications Technical Specifications Gateway a Configuration Profile Step-by-Step Configuration UnitLAN Subnet Mask Configuration Profile N300 Wireless Modem Router with Fqdn to Gateway B VPN Consortium Scenario Using a Fully Qualified Domain Name Fqdn Step-by-Step Configuration Click Show Status Device LAN IP Address LAN Subnet Mask Configuration Summary Telecommuter Example VPN Consortium Scenario Setting Up Client-to-Gateway VPN Telecommuter Example Configure Gateway a VPN Router at Main Office Configure Gateway B VPN Router at Regional Office Connection Security section, select Secure Appendix C. Netgear VPN Configuration Appendix C. Netgear VPN Configuration Select the Encapsulation Protocol ESP check box Select toDGND3300v2 Monitoring the VPN Tunnel Telecommuter Example Viewing the VPN Router’s VPN Status and Log Information FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Regulatory Compliance Information Interference Reduction Table Europe EU Declaration of ConformityEdoc in Languages of the European Community 1999/5/EG befindet Slovensko Document Link Related Documents Index Index Ping 89, 142 Ssid Index