Yes, it is relatively painless. The hardest part is some of the router
manufacturer websites haven't been the friendliest places in terms of
accessibility. Occasionally, there might be a couple different versions of
the same router and you have to determine from a picture which one you have
to get the correct download, kind of like Jaws 32 versus 64-bit.
Basic procedure:
1. Determine your router's model number and version if necessary. Download
the firmware on a computer that you can hook directly to the router, it will
probably be a .bin file. (In the past, I have updated one of my routers
using a wireless connection, but this is definitely risky as if something
happens during the transfer, you could end up hosing the router.
2. With your PC hooked up to the router, go to the router setup site i.e.
192.168.0.1 or whatever, depending on your manufacturer and whether you
changed the default option.
3. Find the setting area that allows you to update the firmware. There
should be a download button that will let you browse to the file on your
computer and initiate the update.
Take my advice, I don't use it anyway.
Steve
Lansing, MI
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kimsan" <[email protected]>
To: "jaws-users" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 2:07 AM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] updating router fermware question
Hi,
Has anyone updated firmware for their router, if so is it a painless but
yet
accessible adventure?
I'm being told that I need to update the firmware for my netgear which is
why I am asking.
What method does one take to any who answers to accomplish this?
Thanks.
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