NETGEAR DG824M Gateway Firmware 1.3.03

Modifications and Bug Fixes Version 1.3 Release 03

- Network Time Server (NTP) now works connecting to a PPPoA line.
- Fixed ADSL synchronization problem with some Deutsche Telekom lines.
- Fixed PPPoA disconnect problem with some ISPs.
- Improved stability under heavy traffic loads.
- Maximum MTU size is no longer limited to 1362 bytes.
- Firewall Rules can now contain overlapping ports as long as they are directed to the same server on the LAN

New Features Overview, Version 1.3 Release 03

- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) was added, and is enabled by default. A check box was added to the Firewall Rules menu page to enable and disable the feature.

Upgrade Instructions:

- Download using the button below to a convenient place such as your desktop.
- Using a browser, login to the router (the default URL is http://192.168.0.1). The user name is admin, and the default password is password.
- Under Maintenance, click Router Upgrade
- Note: When uploading software to the DG824, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the software may be corrupted. When the upload is complete, your gateway automatically restarts.
- Click Browse and locate the file which you just downloaded and extracted.
- Click Upload.
- Wait for the upgrade progress bar to complete and final prompt to appear.
- Reset the modem: Press and hold the Default Reset button until the Test LED turns on (about 10 seconds).
- Release the Default Reset button and wait for the router to reboot.

About Gateway Firmware:

By applying this firmware, your gateway can receives fixes for various vulnerability issues, support for newly developed technologies, several authentication-related enhancements, as well as other changes.

However, due to the wide variety of gateway models, as well as the large number of manufacturers, in order to perform a firmware update properly, it would be best if you read and understand the installation steps of this specific model.

In addition to that, it is also recommend that this process be initiated in a steady power environment, and only when you have completely familiarized yourself with the upgrade procedure.

Bear in mind that failing to perform a successful update or interrupting the firmware installation in any way can cause serious malfunctions to the gateway, and might even render it unusable.

Therefore, if you intend to install this version, click the download button and apply it to the gateway. To stay up to date with new releases, all you have to do is check back with our website as often as possible.