Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U
3-8 Connecting the Router to the Internet
April 2004, 202-10018-02
c.
If prompted with the message that new software is available, click Ye s and follow the
on-screen prompts to update your router with the latest software enhancements.
If you choose not to use the auto-update feature, you can check for new firmware by
following the procedure in Step 5 or the section “Upgrading the Router Software” on
page 7-5.
d. The Setup Smart Wizard will report the type of connection it finds. The options are:
• Connections which require a login using protocols such as
PPPoE, PPTP, Telstra, or Bigpond broadband connections.
• Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment.
• Connections which use fixed IP address assignment.
Instructions for filling in the configuration menu for each type of connection are presented
later in this chapter.
e. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click the Test button which saves your settings and
connects to the NETGEAR Web site. Register your product.
Note: If you do not see the Test button, click the Basic Settings link in the left navigator and then
click the Test button to verify your Internet connection. If you have trouble connecting to the
Internet, use the Troubleshooting Tips below to correct basic problems.
You are now connected to the Internet!
5. CHECK FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF THE FIRMWARE
After you have established your connection, the first thing you should do is check for the latest
version of the firmware. New features and options may have been added to assist you in your
router configuration.
From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the
Router Upgrade heading. See “Upgrading the Router Software” on page 7-5 for more
information.
Note: When uploading software to the WGT634U Wireless Media Router, 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, it may corrupt the software. When the upload is complete, your router will
automatically restart. The upgrade process will typically take about one minute.
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at
http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp.
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