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Web Browser Upgrade Procedure, Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade

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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730 Note: You cannot perform the software upgrade from a computer that is connected to the wireless access point over a wireless link. You must use a computer that is connected to the wireless access point over an Ethernet cable. WARNING: When uploading software to the wireless access point, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload might fail, corrupt the software, and render the wireless access point inoperable. IMPORTANT: In some cases, such as a major upgrade, you might need to erase the configuration and manually reconfigure your wireless access point after upgrading it. See the release notes included with the software to find out if you must reconfigure the wireless access point. Web Browser Upgrade Procedure  To use a web browser to upgrade the wireless access point firmware: 1. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website and save it to your hard disk. 2. If necessary, unzip the new software file. 3. If available, read the release notes before upgrading the software. 4. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade. 5. Click the Browse button and locate the image (.tar) upgrade file. 6. Click the Apply button to initiate the upgrade process. Management and Monitoring 53

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Management and Monitoring
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ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Point WAC720 WAC730
Note:
You cannot perform the software upgrade from a computer that is
connected to the wireless access point over a wireless link. You must
use a computer that is connected to the wireless access point over an
Ethernet cable.
WARNING:
When uploading software to the wireless access point, do
not
interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or
loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload might
fail, corrupt the software, and render the wireless access point
inoperable.
IMPORTANT:
In some cases, such as a major upgrade, you might need to erase
the configuration and manually reconfigure your wireless access
point after upgrading it. See the release notes included with the
software to find out if you must reconfigure the wireless access
point.
Web Browser Upgrade Procedure
To use a web browser to upgrade the wireless access point firmware:
1.
Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website and save it to your hard
disk.
2.
If necessary, unzip the new software file.
3.
If available, read the release notes before upgrading the software.
4.
Select
Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade
.
5.
Click the
Browse
button and locate the image (
.tar
) upgrade file.
6.
Click the
Apply
button to initiate the upgrade process.