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3.
Click
Backup
to save a copy of the current settings.
4.
Store the .cfg file on a computer on your network.
How to Restore the Configuration from a File
1.
Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of
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.
2.
In the main menu, below Maintenance, select
Backup Settings
as shown in
Figure 4-1
.
3.
Enter the full path to the file on your network, or click the
Browse
button to locate the file.
4.
When you have located the .cfg file, click the
Restore
button to upload the file to the modem
router.
5.
The modem router then reboots automatically.
How to Erase the Configuration
Sometimes you might want to restore the modem router to the factory default settings. This can be
done by using the erase function.
1.
To erase the configuration, select
Backup Settings
under Maintenance in the main menu, and
click the
Erase
button on the screen.
Figure 4-1
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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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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4.
In the Firmware Upgrade screen, click
Browse
to locate the binary (.bin or .img) upgrade file.
5.
Click
Upload
.
Network Management Information
The modem router provides a variety of status and usage information, which is discussed in the
following sections.
Viewing the Wireless Modem Router Status and Usage Statistics
In the main menu, under Maintenance, select
Router Status
to display the Router Status screen.
Figure 4-3
displays the upper part of the Router Status screen;
Figure 4-4
displays the lower part of
the Router Status screen.
Figure 4-2
Note:
When uploading software to the modem 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 might corrupt the software. When the upload is complete,
your modem router automatically restarts. The upgrade process typically takes
about one minute. In some cases, you might need to clear the configuration and
reconfigure the modem router after upgrading.
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Figure 4-3
Figure 4-4
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The Router Status screen provides status and usage information, including the following settings.
Table 4-1.
Router Status Fields
Component
Field
Description
Account Name
The host name that is assigned to the modem router in the Basic
Settings screen.
Firmware
Version
This field displays the modem router firmware version.
ADSL Port
The ADSL port settings apply to the Internet (ADSL) port of the modem router.
MAC Address
This field displays the Ethernet MAC address being used by the
Internet (ADSL) port of the modem router.
IP Address
This field displays the IP address being used by the Internet (ADSL)
port of the modem router. If no address is shown, the modem router
cannot connect to the Internet.
Network Type
The network type depends upon your ISP.
IP Subnet Mask
This field displays the IP subnet mask being used by the Internet
(ADSL) port of the modem router.
Gateway IP
Address
IP address used as a gateway to the Internet for computers configured
to use DHCP.
Domain Name
Server
This field displays the DNS server IP addresses being used by the
modem router. These addresses are usually obtained dynamically from
the ISP.
LAN Port
The LAN settings apply to the local port of the modem router.
MAC Address
This field displays the Ethernet MAC address being used by the local
(LAN) port of the modem router.
IP Address
This field displays the IP address being used by the local (LAN) port of
the modem router. The default is 192.168.0.1.
DHCP
If Off, the modem router does not assign IP addresses to PCs on the
LAN.
If On, the modem router does assign IP addresses to PCs on the LAN.
IP Subnet Mask
This field displays the IP subnet mask being used by the local (LAN)
port of the modem router. The default is 255.255.255.0.
Modem
The modem settings apply to the ADSL modem of the router.
ADSL Firmware
Version
The version of the firmware.
Modem Status
The connection status of the modem.

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