Operating instructions

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual
4-2 Management
v1.0, March 2010
You cannot perform the software upgrade from a computer that is connected to the WN604
Wireless Access Point with a wireless link. You must use a computer that is connected to the
WN604 Wireless Access Point with a Ethernet cable.
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To upgrade the WN604 firmware:
1. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk.
2. Under the Maintenance tab, select Upgrade from the main menu, and then select Firmware
Upgrade. The Firmware Upgrade screen displays as shown in Figure 4-1 above.
3. Click Browse and browse to the location of the upgrade file.
4. Click Apply.
When the upload completes, your wireless access point will automatically restart. The upgrade
process typically takes about 2 minutes.
Warning: When uploading software to the WN604 Wireless Access Point, it is
important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a
link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail,
corrupt the software, and render the WN604 completely inoperable.
Figure 4-1 Firmware upgrade screen