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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG302 must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78, or above. You cannot upgrade the firmware from a computer that is connected to the ProSafe 802.11g with a wireless link. You must use a computer that is connected to the ProSafe 802.11g with an Ethernet cable. Warning: When uploading software to the ProSafe 802.11g, 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, the upload may fail, corrupt the software, and render the WG302 completely inoperable. The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG302 must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. Figure 3-7. To upgrade the WG302 firmware: 1. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR Website, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it. 2. From the main menu under Management, select Upgrade Firmware. The Upgrade Firmware screen, shown above, will display. 3. In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click Browse and browse to the location of the image (.RMG) upgrade file. 4. Click Upload. When the upload completes, your wireless access point will automatically restart. The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading. 3-10 v4.0, April 2006 Management

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NETGEAR ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point WG302 Reference Manual
3-10
Management
v4.0, April 2006
You cannot upgrade the firmware from a computer that is connected to the ProSafe 802.11g with a
wireless link. You must use a computer that is connected to the ProSafe 802.11g with an Ethernet
cable.
The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG302 must support HTTP uploads, such
as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.
To upgrade the WG302 firmware:
1.
Download the new software file from the NETGEAR Website, save it to your hard disk, and
unzip it.
2.
From the main menu under Management, select Upgrade Firmware. The Upgrade Firmware
screen, shown above, will display.
3.
In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click
Browse
and browse to the location of the image (.RMG)
upgrade file.
4.
Click
Upload
.
When the upload completes, your wireless access point will automatically restart. The upgrade
process typically takes about 1 minute.
In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading.
Note:
The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG302 must support
HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape
Navigator 4.78, or above.
Warning:
When uploading software to the ProSafe 802.11g, 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, the upload may fail, corrupt the
software, and render the WG302 completely inoperable.
Figure 3-7.