Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router
Using the Manager Interface for Advanced System Maintenance 9-9
Software Update
Youcan update the router software through the browser or by using an FTPprogram. The browser
procedureis described in “Software Upgrade“ on page 6-4. The FTP procedure is described in the
following section.

Updating Router Software Using FTP

Youcan update the router software over the LAN orWAN using an FTP clientprogram. Windows
includesan FTP client program that can be accessed using theStart button and Run menu. Other
FTPclient programs are available through many software retailers and sharewaresites.
Toupdate the router software:
1. Rename the new softwarefile to ras.
2. Establishan FTP connection to the router.
No login nameis necessary. The password is the current Manager password.The factory
defaultpassword is 1234.
3. Select binary (not ascii) transfer mode.
4. Use your FTPprogram to put the file named ras in the router.
After thedata transfer is finished, the router programs the upgraded firmwareinto flash memory
and rebootsitself, dropping the FTP session.
Command Interpreter Mode
Toenter the command interpreter mode:
• Selectoption 8 from Menu 24, Maintenance, to enter the command interpreter mode.
This modeallows you to diagnose, test, and configure your router using a specified set of
commands. Tosee a list of valid commands, type “help” at the command prompt. For more
detailedinformation, go to the NETGEAR Web site, www.netgear.com.
• Typeexit to exit the command interpreter mode.