Netgear 12200196 User Manual

If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 
properties in the Network Connections section of your PC Control Panel. They should be 
set to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. 

When the Welcome screen opens, click Next. It will detect your type of Internet connection. 
Follow the prompts to complete your Internet connection.

Upgrade Router Firmware

When you log in and if you are connected to the Internet, the Firmware Upgrade Assistant 
screen displays so you can upgrade to the latest available firmware. See 

 for more information about upgrading firmware.

Click Yes to check for new firmware (recommended). The modem router checks the 
NETGEAR database for new firmware. 

If no new firmware is available, click No to exit. You can check for new firmware later.

If new firmware is available, click Yes to upgrade the router with the latest firmware. After the 
upgrade, the router restarts.

Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do 
anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting and the 
Power/Check LED has stopped blinking for several seconds.

You cannot upgrade firmware until you have established your Internet connection as 
described in