ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102 Reference Manual (802.11a/g)

Warning: When uploading software to the WAG102 Wireless Access Point, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the software, and render the WAG102 completely inoperable.

The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WAG102 must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.

Figure 3-6

To upgrade the WAG102 firmware:

1.Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it.

2.From the main menu under Management, select Upgrade Firmware. The Upgrade Firmware screen will display as shown in Figure 3-6.

3.In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click Browse and browse to the location of the image (.RMG) upgrade file.

4.Click Upload.

When the upload completes, your wireless access point will automatically restart. The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute.

In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading.

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