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The document provides instructions for using a NETGEAR firmware recovery utility. It describes: 1) Running the utility which will automatically test the firmware and attempt to recover the router if corrupted. 2) Restoring firmware configuration settings by either using default settings or browsing for a saved .cfg file. 3) Indications that the firmware is corrupted such as a continuously blinking power LED.

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User Guide

The document provides instructions for using a NETGEAR firmware recovery utility. It describes: 1) Running the utility which will automatically test the firmware and attempt to recover the router if corrupted. 2) Restoring firmware configuration settings by either using default settings or browsing for a saved .cfg file. 3) Indications that the firmware is corrupted such as a continuously blinking power LED.

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NETGEAR Firmware Recovery Utility

c.

On the setup screen, click Next and follow the prompts. The utility will automatically test the firmware in the router to check that it is indeed corrupted and, if so, will automatically attempt to recover the router using a known good copy of the firmware.

2. Restore your Firmware Configuration Settings


Most versions of the Configuration Assistant ask you whether you want help setting up your wirless network. If you did not save any configuration settings when you originally set up your router, click Yes, please guide me through the options. Click Next follow the prompts provided by the Wizard. If you saved a backup of your configuration settings after you originally set up your router: a. Click the No option and then click Next. The Configuration Assistant will read the default configuration settings and then open the Basic Settings screen in the Setup menu. Click Backup Settings in the Maintenance section of the menu. Click Browse... and navigate to the configuration file stored on your PC, which will be a file with a .cfg extension. Click Restore to recover your firmware configuration settings.

Maximum completion time: 15 minutes.

When to Use the Utility


You only need to use this utility if the firmware on your NETGEAR router is corrupted. Generally, this will only happen if you lose AC power to your router or computer while you are updating the firmware. To determine whether or not the firmware is corrupted:

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1. Make sure the router is powered on. 2. Check the status of the Power LED, firmware is corrupted. . If the LED blinks continuously, the

When the firmware recovery is complete, the utility will start the Configuration Assistant automatically.

Recovering your Firmware


b.

1. Reinstall your Firmware


a. b. Make sure your PC is connected to your router and the router is powered on. You can run the Firmware Recovery Utility either from the CD that came with your router or the Netgear Update Assistant program group. d. To run the utility from the CD, insert it into a CD drive on your PC. If the CD main page does not appear, double-click Autorun.exe on the CD. The Firmware Recovery Utility will be either directly accessible from the initial navigation screen or from the menu entry Supporting Software. When the new navigation screen opens, select Run the Firmware Recovery Utility. Alternatively, to run the utility from the Netgear Update Assistant program group, click the Start button in the Windows system tray, and select All Programs. Click the entry for the Netgear Update Assistant program group, and select NETGEAR Firmware Recovery Utility. c.

Some versions of the Configuration Assistant automatically start the Wizard. If you did not save any configuration settings when you originally set up the router, simply follow the prompts. Otherwise, after the router has detected your Internet connection type, change the URL in your browser to http://routerlogin.net/, and then continue from step b above.

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