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Upgrade the Firmware
The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the
firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at
the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product.
You can use the Check button on the Router Update screen to check and update to the latest
firmware for your product if new firmware is available.
To check for new firmware and update your router:
1.
Select
Advanced > Administration > Firmware Update
to display the following
screen:
Click
Check
2.
Click
Check
.
If new firmware is available, the router finds it.
3.
Click
Yes
to update and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img).
WARNING!
When uploading firmware to the 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.
When the upload is complete, your router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes
about 1 minute. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you need to
reconfigure the router after upgrading.
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N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3
View Router Status
To view router status and usage information:
Select
Advanced Home
or select
Administration > Router Status
to display the
following screen:
Router Information
Hardware Version
. The router model.
Firmware Version
. The version of the router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the router
firmware.
GUI Language Version
. The localized language of the user interface.
LAN Port
.
•
MAC Address
. The Media Access Control address is the unique physical address used
by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router.
•
IP Address
. The IP address used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. The default is
192.168.1.1.
•
DHCP Server
. Identifies whether the router’s built-in DHCP server is active for devices on
the LAN.
Internet Provider (WAN) Setup
MAC Address
. The Media Access Control address, which is the unique physical address
used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router.
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IP Address
. The IP address used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. If no address is
shown or the address is 0.0.0, the router cannot connect to the Internet.
Connection
. This shows if the router is using a fixed IP address on the WAN. If the value is
DHCP Client, the router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP.
IP Subnet Mask
. The IP subnet mask used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router.
Domain Name Server
. The Domain Name Server addresses used by the router. A Domain
Name Server translates human-language URLs such as
www.netgear.com
into IP
addresses.
Statistics
To view statistics:
On the Router Status screen, in the Internet Provider (WAN) Setup pane, click the
Statistics
button to display the following screen:
The following information is displayed:
System Up Time
. The time elapsed since the router was last restarted.
Port
. The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, the
screen displays:
•
Status
. The link status of the port.
•
TxPkts
. The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.
•
RxPkts
. The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.
•
Collisions
. The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear.
•
Tx B/s
. The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.
•
Rx B/s
. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.
•
Up Time
. The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.
•
Poll Interval
. The interval at which the statistics are updated in this screen.
To change the polling:
•
To change the frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field, and click
Set
Interval
.
•
To stop the polling entirely, click
Stop
.
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Connection Status
To view the connection status:
On the Router Status screen in the Internet Connection pane, click the
Connection
Status
button to view connection status information.
The Release button returns the status of all items to 0. The Renew button refreshes the
items. The Close Window button closes the Connection Status screen.
IP Address
. The IP address that is assigned to the router.
Subnet Mask
. The subnet mask that is assigned to the router.
Default Gateway
. The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with.
DHCP Server
. The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that
provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the router.
DNS Server
. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of
network names to IP addresses.
Lease Obtained
. The date and time when the lease was obtained.
Lease Expires
. The date and time that the lease expires.
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N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3
Wireless AP
The information here is based on the fields in the Wireless Settings screen. The following
settings are displayed:
Wireless Network Name (SSID
). The wireless network name (SSID) used by the router.
Region
. The geographic region where the router is being used. It might be illegal to use the
wireless features of the router in some parts of the world.
Wireless Channel
. The operating channel that the wireless port is using. The default
channel is Auto. When Auto is selected, the router finds the best operating channel available.
If you notice interference from nearby devices, you can select a different channel. Channels
1, 6, and 11 do not interfere with each other.
Mode
. The wireless communication mode: Up to 54 Mbps, Up to 65 Mbps (default), and Up
to 150 Mbps.
Wireless Radio
. The status of the wireless radio that the router uses for wireless
communication. If the wireless radio is disabled the Wireless LED on the front panel is off,
and no one can join the wireless network.
Broadcast Name
. Indicates whether the router is broadcasting its SSID.
Wireless Isolation
. Wireless isolation prevents wireless clients from communicating with
each other when they join the wireless network.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
. Indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is configured for this
network.

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