WG602v4 Manual: Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software

Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the image (.TRX) file before uploading it to the wireless access point. The upgrade file can be sent using your browser.

You cannot perform the firmware upgrade from a workstation connected to the WG602v4 via a wireless link. The firmware upgrade must be performed by a workstation connected to the WG602v4 through the Ethernet LAN interface.

	Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WG602v4 must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.

Open a web browser and go the NETGEAR Customer Service Downloads site at:

Browse and locate the WG602v4 upgrade file. Then download it and save it to your hard disk, If the file is a .ZIP file, you must unzip the file (decompress it).

Under Management on the main menu, click Upgrade Firmware. The Upgrade Firmware screen will display.

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Click Browse and locate the image (.TRX) upgrade file on your hard disk.

Click Upgrade.

When the upload completes, your wireless access point will automatically restart. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute.


	Warning: When uploading software to the Wireless AP, 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 WG602v4 inoperable.

In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading. You can click the Information link to check the Firmware Version and verify that your access point now has the new software installed.