Update the Firmware of the Modem Router
The modem router firmware is stored in flash memory.
You can check to see if new firmware is available and update the modem router to the new firmware.You
can also visit the NETGEAR support website, download the firmware manually, and update the modem
router to the new firmware.
Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem Router
For you to check for new firmware, the modem router must be connected to the Internet.
To check for new firmware and update your modem router:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update.
The Router Update page displays.
5. Click the Check button.
The modem router detects new firmware if any is available and displays a message asking if you want
to download and install it.
6. To download and install the new firmware, click the Yes button.
The modem router locates the firmware, downloads it, and begins the update.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the update. For
example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not
turn off the modem router.Wait until the modem router finishes restarting and
the Power LED turns solid white.
A progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload process.The firmware upload process takes
several minutes. When the upload is complete, your modem router restarts.
7. Verify that the modem router is running the new firmware version:
a. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
b. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
c. Enter the modem router user name and password.
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