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Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual If the wireless-N modem router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the left displays. If no new firmware is available, the message on the right displays. Figure 4-2 To upgrade, click Yes to allow the wireless-N modem router to download and install the new firmware. Warning: When uploading firmware to the wireless-N modem router, 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 wireless-N modem router automatically restarts. The upgrade process could take a few minutes. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the router after upgrading. Manually Checking for Firmware Upgrades You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer versions of firmware for your product. To manually check for new firmware and install it on your wireless-N modem router: 1. Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Router Status. Note the version number of your wireless-N modem router firmware. 2. Go to the DGN2200 support page on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. 3. If the firmware version on the NETGEAR website is newer than the firmware on your wireless-N modem router, download the file to your computer. 4-2 Managing Your Network v1.0, March 2010

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Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual
4-2
Managing Your Network
v1.0, March 2010
If the wireless-N modem router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the left
displays. If no new firmware is available, the message on the right displays.
To upgrade, click
Yes
to allow the wireless-N modem router to download and install the new
firmware.
When the upload is complete, your wireless-N modem router automatically restarts. The upgrade
process could take a few minutes. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you
must reconfigure the router after upgrading.
Manually Checking for Firmware Upgrades
You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer
versions of firmware for your product.
To manually check for new firmware and install it on your wireless-N modem router:
1.
Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Router Status. Note the version number of your
wireless-N modem router firmware.
2.
Go to the DGN2200 support page on the NETGEAR website at
.
3.
If the firmware version on the NETGEAR website is newer than the firmware on your
wireless-N modem router, download the file to your computer.
Figure 4-2
Warning:
When uploading firmware to the wireless-N modem router,
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.