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DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual
Managing Your Network 4-3
v1.0, October 2008
2. The modem router then reboots automatically.
After an erase, the modem router’s password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1,
and the modem router’s DHCP client is enabled.
Upgrading the Wireless Modem Router’s Firmware
The software of the modem router is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as NETGEAR
releases new software.
Upgrade files can be downloaded from NETGEAR’s website. If the upgrade file is compressed
(.zip file), you must first extract the binary (.bin or .img) file before uploading it to the modem
router.
How to Upgrade the Wireless Modem Router Firmware
To upgrade the firmware:
1. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR.
The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the modem router must support HTTP
uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.
2. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default
user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever user name,
password, and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router.
3. In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Router Upgrade to display the Firmware
Upgrade screen.
ote: To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the
login password or IP address, you must use the default reset button on the rear
panel of the modem router.
ote: NETGEAR recommends that you back up your configuration before doing a
firmware upgrade. After the upgrade is complete, you might need to restore your
configuration settings.