Netgear FVM318 FVM318 Reference Manual - Page 106

Procedure 6-5, Router Upgrade - firmware upgrade

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Reference Manual for the Model FVM318 Cable/DSL ProSafe Wireless VPN Security Firewall Procedure 6-5: Router Upgrade 1. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. Log in to the firewall at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin, default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the firewall. 3. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, click Router Upgrade to display the menu shown below. Figure 6-10: Router Upgrade menu 4. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button to locate the binary (.BIN or .IMG) upgrade file. 5. Click Upload to load the firmware into the firewall. Note: When uploading software to the firewall, 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 firewall will automatically restart. The upgrade process will typically take about one minute. In some cases, you may need to clear the configuration and reconfigure the firewall after upgrading. 6-14 Managing Your Network

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Reference Manual for the Model FVM318 Cable/DSL ProSafe Wireless VPN Security Firewall
6-14
Managing Your Network
Procedure 6-5:
Router Upgrade
1.
Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR.
2.
Log in to the firewall at its default LAN address of
with its default user
name of
admin
, default password of
password
, or using whatever password and LAN address
you have chosen for the firewall.
3.
From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, click Router
Upgrade to display the menu shown below.
Figure 6-10: Router Upgrade menu
4.
In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button to locate the binary (.BIN or .IMG)
upgrade file.
5.
Click Upload to load the firmware into the firewall.
Note:
When uploading software to the firewall, 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 firewall will
automatically restart. The upgrade process will typically take about one minute. In some
cases, you may need to clear the configuration and reconfigure the firewall after
upgrading.