Using NETGEAR genie
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Powerline Music Extender XAU2511
You can use the web genie to reboot the device, configure LAN IP services and USB
settings, back up your device configuration settings, upgrade your device firmware, and
more.
Upgrade the Firmware
You can use NETGEAR web genie to upgrade the firmware on your Music Extender.
To check for new firmware and update your Music Extender:
1. L
og in to the NETGEAR web genie for your Music Extender. See Access NETGEAR
Web genie on
page 35.
2. From the menu on the
left, select Administration > Firmware Upgrade.
The following screen displays:
3. Click the Check button.
If new firmware is available, the Music Extender
finds it.
4. Click Y
es to update and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img).
When uploading firmware to the Music Extender, 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
firmware.
When the upload is complete, your Music Extender restarts. The upgrade process typically
takes about 1 minute. Read the firmware release notes to determine whether you need to
reconfigure the Music Extender after upgrading.