NETGEAR WAX204

Manually check for new firmware and update the firmware
Note: We recommend that you connect a computer to the access point using an
Ethernet connection to update the firmware.
To download new firmware manually and update the access point manually:
1.
Visit netgear.com/support/download/ and locate the support page for the router.
2.
If available, download the new firmware to your computer or mobile device.
3.
Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure
the router after updating.
4.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
access point network.
5.
Enter http//www.routerlogin.net in the address field.
If you are not connected to the access point network but to the same network as the
access point, enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point. If you do not
know the IP address, see Find the IP address of the access point when you cannot
use routerlogin.net on page 27.
A login window displays.
If your browser does not display the login window but displays a security message
and does not let you proceed, see Log in to the access point after initial setup on
page 30.
6. Enter the access point local device password.
The local device password is the one that you specified. The local device password
is case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
7. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Firmware Update.
The Firmware Update page displays.
8.
Locate and select the firmware file on your computer or mobile device:
a. Click the Browse button.
b.
Navigate to and select the firmware file
The file ends in .img.
9. Click the Upload button.
A warning pop-up window displays.
10. Click the OK button.
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