Instead, if you are connected to same network as the AP, enter the LAN IP address
that is assigned to the AP. For information about finding the IP address, see Find the
IP address of the AP when you cannot use routerlogin.net on page 34.
A login window displays.
If your browser displays a security warning, dismiss the warning. For more information,
see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 39.
3. Enter the AP local device password.
The local device password is the one that you specified. The local device password
is case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Firmware Update.
The Firmware Update page displays.
5. Click the Check button.
The AP finds new firmware information if any is available and displays a message
asking if you want to download and install it.
6. Click the Yes button.
The AP locates and downloads the firmware and begins the update.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the update.
For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn
off the AP. Wait until the AP finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid green.
A progress bar might show the progress of the firmware update process. The firmware
update process takes several minutes. When the update is complete, your AP restarts.
Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you must reconfigure the AP after
updating.
7. To verify that the AP runs the new firmware version, log back in to the AP.
The firmware version is stated in the Firmware Version field at the top right of the
BASIC Home page.
Manually check for new firmware and update the firmware
To download new firmware and update the AP:
1. Visit netgear.com/support/download/ and locate the support page for the router.
2. If available, download the new firmware to your computer or mobile device.
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