
Network Maintenance
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B
Upgrade the Router Firmware
The modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. By default, when
you log in to your modem router, it checks the NETGEAR website for new firmware and alerts
you if there is a newer version.
WARNING!
When uploading firmware to the 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.
Automatic Firmware Checking Off
You can turn the automatic firmware checking off and check for firmware updates manually if
you prefer. See
Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades
on page
57. To turn off the automatic
firmware check at login:
To turn off automatic firmware checking:
1.
Select
Maintenance > Router Upgrade
.
2.
Clear the
Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in
check box at the bottom of this
screen: