User's Manual

64 | Chapter 5. Network Maintenance
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700 User Manual
Upgrade the Router Firmware
The wireless modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. By default,
when you log in to your wireless 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 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.
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 65. To turn off the automatic
firmware check at log in:
1. Select Maintenance > Router Upgrade.
2. Uncheck the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box at the bottom of this
screen:
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Figure 32. Checking for Firmware Updates screen
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