Administration close
Settings Backup and Firmware Upgrade
This page allows you to save a backup copy of the router’s settings and restore them at a later time. You can then erase the settings completely and restore the factory defaults.

The Router Upgrade section is used to upgrade the router to a different firmware version.

IMPORTANT!
v Restoring a saved configuration or resetting to defaults will remove your current settings. Firewall rules, VPN policies, LAN/WAN settings and all other settings will be lost. Please backup your settings. Settings cannot be retrieved unless they have been backed up.
v When the settings restore operation or the firmware upgrade is in progress:
1. Do NOT close the browser window.
2. Do NOT go online.
3. Do NOT turn off or power-cycle the router.
4. Do NOT shutdown the computer.
Backup/Restore Settings
To take a backup of the current settings:
v Click Back Up.
v You may be prompted to save a file with the extension “.cfg”. Select a safe location on your computer and save the file.
v The settings will be saved in this file.
To restore settings from a backup file:
v Click Browse.
v On your computer, locate and select the backup file you saved previously.
v Click Restore.
A progress bar indicating the status of the restore operation will appear. The router will automatically restart after the Restore Settings operation has completed.
To revert to the factory default settings, click Default.
The router will restart automatically after resetting to the factory default settings. The factory default settings are as follows:
v User Name: admin
v Password: password
v LAN Port IP address: 192.168.1.1
v DHCP server on LAN: Enabled
v WAN Port Configuration: Get configuration via DHCP
Router Upgrade
NETGEAR makes available new versions of firmware which include bugs fixes and updates. The firmware can be downloaded from the Support page of the NETGEAR web site (http://www.netgear.com).
The firmware file downloaded from the site is made available as a zip
(compressed) file. Unzip (uncompress) the file to get the actual firmware image.
DSL Firmware Upgrade
NETGEAR makes available new versions of DSL firmware which include bugs fixes and updates. The firmware can be downloaded from the Support page of the NETGEAR web site (http://www.netgear.com).
The firmware file downloaded from the site is made available as a zip (compressed) file. Unzip (uncompress) the file to get the actual firmware image.
IMPORTANT!
A firmware upgrade may sometimes require a complete reconfiguration of the router. See the Release Notes which are included with the downloaded firmware file or go to the download page of the website for more information. Read the Release Notes for any information related to the upgrade before performing the upgrade operation.
To upgrade the router software:
v Click Browse.
v Select the uncompressed firmware image file stored on your computer.
v Click Upgrade. A progress bar will appear displaying the status of the upload to the router.
v The router will take several minutes to complete the upgrade. While the upgrade is in progress, the Test LED on the front panel of the router will be lit. Wait until the light goes off before accessing the router.
v Once the image upload is complete, the router will automatically restart.
v The router will take several minutes to complete the upgrade. While the upgrade is in progress, the Test LED on the front panel of the router will light up. Wait until the light goes off before accessing the router again.

After a successful upgrade, the Login page will display. After logging in, go to the Monitoring page under the Router Status menu, to verify the firmware upgrade. The Firmware Version should be the same as the version displayed on the download page of the NETGEAR website.
 
If the upgrade was unsuccessful, see "Trouble Shooting" in Reference Manual on the Resource CD.
 

2007 © Copyright NETGEAR®

close