NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR854T User Manual
Using Network Monitoring Tools 7-9
v1.1, January 2007
The routing software of the WNR854T router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as
new software is released by NETGEAR. You can download upgrade files from the NETGEAR
Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the file before sending
it to the router. You can use your browser to send the upgrade file to the router.
From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Router
Upgrade to display the upgrade menu.
To upload new firmware:
1. Click Check to download and unzip (if the download file is a .ZIP file) the new software file
from NETGEAR.
2. Click Browse and browse to the location of the new software file.
3. Click Upload.
Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WNR854T router must
support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Internet Explorer 5.1,
Firefox 1.0.5, or later versions.
Figure 7-7
Warnin g: When uploading software to the WNR854T 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 software.