SoftHub

New Features & Enhancements:

- Improves port forwarding by allowing fixed and range ports to be added to one rule.

- Forces the user to change the admin password in the installation wizard.

- Adds admin password protection for ReadySHARE storage. By default, it is enabled for WAN access.

- Enhances the ReadySHARE printer compatibility for HP printers.

- Uses a random source port for DNS query.

Bug Fixes

- Fixes the issue in which there is packet loss when QoS is enabled and there are large sessions transmitted.

- Fixes the issue in which if a computer is connected to a LAN port on the router, it can access the web GUI using the WAN IP address.

- Fixes the issue in which the upgrade button cannot be seen when the release content is more than 30 lines.

- Fixes the issue in which the VLAN / Bridge function can be enabled when the router is in AP mode. This function should be disabled in AP mode.

- Fixes the issue in which router cannot update the date and time through NTP under some ISP environments.

- Allows the VLAN ID to configure as 0 for the Internet group.

- Fixes the issue in which Internet LED is inconsistent with what displays in the GUI.

- Fixes the potential security issue that is related to password recovery.

- Fixes the issue in which the NETGEAR Downloader (Beta) link is not available when the user logs in from a remote management.

- Fixes the issue in which the FTP server cannot be accessed by Internet Explorer via an OpenVPN connection.

- Fixes the potential security issue that is related to a long URL or input fields.

- Fixes the security issue in which the user was able to download the VPN configuration or debug the log without authentication.

Note:

- To avoid wireless disconnect issue during the firmware download process, NETGEAR recommends that firmware upgrade be performed on a computer with wired connection.

- Write down all the settings which you changed from the default values, since you may need to re-enter them manually.

To Install:

- Download and extract the new firmware to a convenient place such as your desktop.

- Log in to the router using a Web browser.

- Click ADVANCED tab > Administration > Firmware Upgrade.

- Click Browse and find the file you just downloaded.

- Click Upload. Do not interrupt the upgrade while the router does this step.

Important Note:

- The upgrade process is completed when the on screen progress bar completes. If power LED light turns amber and blinking, power cycle the router to complete the upgrade.

- If the upgrade progress bar on web GUI doesn’t display correctly during firmware upgrade, you can still check the status using Power LED. The Power LED should be blinking (amber) during firmware upgrade. After firmware upgrade is done and boots up the system, it changes to steady amber color.

- Please DO NOT power off or reboot the device during firmware upgrade, otherwise, it may result to a corrupt firmware and cause the device not to work.

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