NETGEAR WPN824v2 Wireless Router Firmware 2.0.26 WW

Bug fixes & Enhancements:

- Fixed: When specifying a particular DHCP client for address reservation, the client will obtain the correct reserved IP upon the initial DHCP request. However if an additional request is made by the same client (after it has already obtained the reserved IP), the router will then give it the next available IP in the DHCP pool rather than re-assign the reserved IP.
- Fixed: In some scenarios the router would transmit a packet with a private IP address as the source over the WAN.

To Upgrade

- Log in the router at http://192.168.1.1
- Click Maintenance > Router Upgrade
- Click Browse and locate the file you just downloaded.
- Click Upload. While the firmware is loading, do not interrupt the upgrade process.
- The router reboots when the upgrade is complete.
- To check that the upgrade was successful, log in to the router again at http://192.168.1.1 and check the firmware version.

NOTE:

- Cannot be used with the earlier WPN824v1 router !

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.