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How do I update the firmware on my NETGEAR router using a web browser?

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NETGEAR periodically releases firmware updates to improve product performance, add features, and enhance security. To make sure new features are available on your router, make sure it is running the latest firmware. If you want to update your router firmware with a web browser, follow these instructions. To check for new firmware and update your router: Connect your computer to your router with an Ethernet cable. Launch a web browser and enter routerlogin.net in the address bar. The router login window appears. Enter the username and password of the router administrator. The default username is admin. The password is the one you specified the first time you logged in. Username and password are case-sensitive. Select ADVANCED > Administration or Settings > Administration. Select Firmware Update or Router Update. Click Check.           The router searches for new firmware. If new firmware is available, click Yes. WARNING: After clicking Yes, do not try to connect, turn off the ro

Troubleshooting steps to reset the Netgear Router

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You may need to choose some advanced troubleshooting steps.  Resetting the Netgear router to factory settings can be done with a soft reset using the web interface, hard reset and using the WPS button. Troubleshooting  Steps to Reset a Netgear Router  Soft restart Connect the Netgear router to the computer via an Ethernet cable. Open a web browser and type routerlogin.net or router login. in the address box. You can also enter the default IP addresses 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.0.1 and then press Enter. Once you have successfully entered into the router login setup, go to the maintenance section. After that, go to the backup settings option. Now wipe all backup settings to return your router to its factory default. Once you have finished resetting your Netgear router, don't forget to restart your router by going to the Maintenance section and clicking on the Diagnostic option, then finally click on the Restart Now button. Scratch off after restarting for a few minutes and now you'