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Automatic Firmware Checking On
When automatic firmware checking is on, the wireless modem router performs the check and
notifies you if an upgrade is available or not as shown here.
Figure 33. Firmware check notification screens
To turn on automatic firmware checking:
1.
Click
Yes
to allow the wireless modem router to download and install the new firmware.
The upgrade process could take a few minutes. When the upload is complete, your
wireless modem router restarts.
2.
Go to the DGND3700 support page at
and read the new
firmware release notes to determine whether you need to reconfigure the modem router
after upgrading.
Note:
If you get a “Firmware needs to be reloaded” message, it means a
problem has been detected with the router’s firmware. Follow the
prompts to correct the problem, or see
Firmware Needs to Be
Reloaded
on page 153 for a description of the steps.
Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades
You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer
versions of firmware for your product.
WARNING:
When uploading firmware to the wireless modem router,
do not
interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link,
or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could
corrupt the firmware.
To check for firmware upgrades manually:
1.
Select
Maintenance >
Router Status
and make a note of the wireless modem router
firmware version number.
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2.
Go to the DGND3700 support page on the NETGEAR website at
3.
If the firmware version on the NETGEAR website is newer than the firmware on your
wireless modem router, download the file to your computer.
4.
Select
Maintenance > Router Upgrade
to display the following screen:
Figure 34.
Router Upgrade screen
5.
Click
Browse
, and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img).
6.
Click
Upload
to send the firmware to the wireless modem router.
When the upload is done, your wireless modem router restarts. The upgrade process
typically takes about 1 minute. Read the new firmware release notes to determine
whether or not you need to reconfigure the wireless modem router after upgrading.
Manage Configuration File
The router configuration settings are stored in a configuration file (*.cfg). This file can be
backed up to your computer, restored, or reverted to factory default settings.
Back Up
To back up the configuration file:
1.
Select
Maintenance >
Backup Settings
to display the following screen:
Figure 35.
Backup Settings screen
2.
Click
Backup
to save a copy of the current settings.
3.
Choose a location to store the .cfg file that is on a computer on your network.
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Restore
To restore a configuration file:
1.
Enter the full path to the file on your network, or click the
Browse
button to find the file.
2.
When you have located the .cfg file, click the
Restore
button to upload the file to the
wireless modem router.
Upon completion, the wireless modem router reboots.
Erase
Click the
Erase
button to reset the wireless modem router to its factory default settings.
Alternately, press the
Wireless On/Off
and
WPS
buttons on the side panel of the wireless
modem router simultaneously for 6 seconds.
Erase sets the password to
password
and the LAN IP address to
192.168.0.1
, and enables
the wireless modem router’s DHCP.
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View Router Status
Select
Maintenance > Router Status
. The Router Status screen provides the status and
usage information described in the following figure.
Figure 36. Router Status screen
Use the Router Status screen to check the current settings and statistics for your router. This
screen shows you the current settings. If something needs to be changed, you have to
change it on the relevant screen.
Account Name
. This is the account name that you entered in the Setup Wizard or Basic
Settings screen.
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Firmware Version
. This is the current software the router is using. This will change if you
upgrade your router.
Internet Port
. These are the current settings that you set in the Setup Wizard or Basic
Settings screen.
•
MAC Address
. The physical address of the router, as seen from the Internet.
•
IP Address
. Current Internet IP address. If assigned dynamically, and no Internet
connection exists, this is blank or 0.0.0.0.
•
Network Type
. Indicates either Client (IP address is obtained dynamically) or None.
•
IP Subnet Mask
. The subnet mask associated with the Internet IP address.
•
Domain Name Server
. Displays the address of the current DNS.
LAN Port
. These are the current settings, as set in the LAN IP Setup screen.
•
MAC Address
. The physical address of the router, as seen from the LAN.
•
IP Address
. LAN IP address of the router.
•
DHCP
. Indicates if the router is acting as a DHCP server for devices on your LAN.
•
IP Subnet Mask
. Subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address.
Modem
. The current modem status and settings are shown in this section.
•
ADSL Firmware Version
. This is the version number of the low-level ADSL firmware.
This is contained within the router firmware.
•
Modem Status
. The current state of the ADSL connection to your phone company.
•
DownStream Connection Speed
. The connection speed of the ADSL connection from
the phone company to your router.
•
UpStream Connection Speed
. The connection speed of the ADSL connection from your
router to the phone company.
•
VPI
. The VPI setting entered on the ADSL Settings screen.
•
VCI
. The VCI setting entered on the ADSL Settings screen.
Wireless Port
. These are the current settings, as set in the Wireless Settings screen.
•
Name
(SSID). SSID of the router.
•
Region
. The location (country).
•
Channel
. The current channel in use.
•
Wireless AP
. Indicates if the access point feature of the router is enabled or not. If not
enabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel is off.
•
Broadcast Name
. Indicates if the router is broadcasting its SSID.
To see router performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of
packets received for each port, click
Show Statistics
.
To see information about your current connection, click
Connection Status
.
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