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Upgrading the Router Software

Note: Before upgrading the router software, use the router backup utility to save your configuration settings. Any router upgrade will revert the router settings back to the factory defaults. After completing the upgrade, you can restore your settings from the backup.

The routing software of the WGR614 v6 router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the file before sending it to the router. The upgrade file can be sent to the router using your browser.

Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WGR614 v6 router must support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 and above and Netscape Navigator 4.7 and above.

From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Router Upgrade link display the menu shown below.

Figure 5-6: Router Upgrade menu

To upload new firmware:

1. Download and unzip (if the downloaded file is a .zip file) the new software file from NETGEAR.

2. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the upgrade file

3. Click Upload.

Note: When uploading software to the WGR614 v6 router, 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 router will automatically restart. The upgrade process will typically take about one minute.

In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the router after upgrading.

202-10099-01, April 2005