Netgear WND930 User Manual download pdf (Page 47)

Manage the Access Point

Outdoor High Power Wireless N Access Point

Upgrade the Firmware

The firmware is stored in flash memory and can be updated as NETGEAR releases new

firmware. You can download upgrade files from the NETGEAR website. If the upgrade file is

compressed (.zip file), you must first extract the image file before sending it to the access

point. You can send the upgrade file using your browser.

Note: The web browser must support HTTP uploads.

You cannot perform the software upgrade from a computer that is connected to the access

point wirelessly. You must use a computer that is connected with an Ethernet cable.

WARNING:

When uploading firmware to the access point, do not interrupt the

web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a

new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload might fail,

corrupt the software, and render the access point inoperable.

 To upgrade the firmware:

1. Download th

e new software file from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk,

and unzip it.

2. Launch a web

browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.

3. In the address

field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.

A login prompt displays.

4. Ente

r the user name and password.

The user name is adm

in and the default password is password.

The General screen displays.

5. Select Main

tenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade.

6. Click the Choose File button and browse to the location of the image (.tar) upgrade file.

7. Click the Ap

ply button at the bottom of the screen.

When the upload is completed, your access point automatically restarts. The upgrade

rocess typically takes at least three minutes.

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Netgear WND930 User Manual Page 47