NETGEAR WPN824v3 Router Firmware 1.0.2.26

Fixes:

- The Telstra Bigpond is removed from the Internet connection types.
- When login to the router's GUI, there was a pop-up window with a greeting message. This pop-up greeting window has been removed.
- Time Zone setting is moved from the E-mail page to the Schedule page.
- Move the options "Enable SSID Broadcast" and "Enable Wireless Isolation" from the Advanced Wireless Settings page to the Basic Wireless Settings page.
- When the LPC (OpenDNS) is enabled, sometime DNS queries from a LAN PC can never succeed.
- When the limit has been reached, accessing a web site would get an error message “The page cannot be displayed” if the option “Disconnect and disable the Internet connection” is checked. The Internet access is still blocked though.
- Sometimes router fails to download string tables or firmware from the Internet when the network speed is very slow.

This package contains the files needed for installing the Router Firmware. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified.

About Router Firmware:

Before you consider downloading this firmware, go to the system information page of the router and make sure that the currently installed version isn't either newer or matching this release.

Due to the large variety of router models and different methods for upgrading the device, it is highly recommended that you read and, above all, understand the installation steps before you apply the new firmware, even if you are a power user.

In theory, these steps shouldn't be much of a hassle for anyone, because manufacturers try to make them as easy as possible, even if they don't always succeed. Basically, you must upload the new firmware to the router through its administration page and allow it to upgrade.

If you install a new version, you can expect increased security levels, different vulnerability issues to be resolved, improved overall performance and transfer speeds, enhanced compatibility with other devices, added support for newly developed technologies, as well as several other changes.

If you're looking for certain safety measures, remember that it would be best if you perform the upload using an Ethernet cable rather than a wireless connection, which can be interrupted easily. Also, make sure you don't power off the router or use its buttons during the installation, if you wish avoid any malfunctions.

If this firmware meets your current needs, get the desired version and apply it to your router unit; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will improve your device.