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Using NETGEAR genie
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Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001)
Upgrade the Firmware
You can use NETGEAR web genie to upgrade the firmware on your access point.
To check for new firmware and update your XWN5001 access point:
1. L
og in to the NETGEAR web genie for your XWN5001 access point. See Access
NETGEAR Web genie on p
age 30.
2. From the menu on the
left, select Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade.
The following screen displays:
Click
Check
3. Click the Check button.
If new firmware is available, the access point finds it.
4. Click Y
es to update and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img).
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, it could corrupt the
firmware.
When the upload is complete, your access point restarts. The upgrade process typically
takes about 1 minute. Read the firmware release notes to determine whether you need to
reconfigure the access point after upgrading.