Netgear DGN2000 DGN2000 Reference Manual - Page 67
Upgrading the Wireless Modem Router’s Firmware - firmware upgrade
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 2. The modem router then reboots automatically. After an erase, the modem router's password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the modem router's DHCP client is enabled. Note: To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the login password or IP address, press the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons on the side panel of the modem router simultaneously for 6 seconds. Upgrading the Wireless Modem Router's Firmware The software of the modem router is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. Upgrade files can be downloaded from NETGEAR's website. If the upgrade file is compressed (.zip file), you must first extract the binary (.bin or .img) file before uploading it to the modem router. How to Upgrade the Wireless Modem Router Firmware Note: NETGEAR recommends that you back up your configuration before doing a firmware upgrade. After the upgrade is complete, you might need to restore your configuration settings. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the modem router must support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later. 2. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router. 3. In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Router Upgrade to display the Firmware Upgrade screen. Managing Your Network 4-3 v1.0, July 2008