Release 1.4.0.6 (Beta)
Firmware version: 1.4.0.6
Firmware Size: 4,691,676 bytes
New Features
· Improved performance when running in SuperG 108 Mbps mode
· Added RIP/RIP2 support
· Support Telstra/Bigpond
· Added FTP port selection
Fixed Major Issues
· WGT634U will not respond to FTP unless FTP account is created
· Updated online help text
· Change default UPnP to disable
· WAN reconnection detection problem is fixed.
· If LAN IP address is changed, DMZ and other IP addresses will change
accordingly
· Fixed backup settings for wireless and port forwarding pages.
· Port 80 will work in port forwarding
Known Issues
· If a site or service is blocked by router, there won’t be any “….blocked
by Netgear…” pop up message.
Release 1.3
Firmware version: 1.3.0.6
Firmware Size: 4,462,856 bytes
New Features
· Support WPA-PSK
· Improved performance when running in SuperG 108 Mbps mode
Fixed Major Issues
· Fixed many wireless connection issues
· Fixed PPPoE idle timeout problem
· Fixed GUI refresh problem in email and wireless page after firmware
upgrade
· Fixed incorrect WLAN MAC address issue
· Fixed UPnP port display problem
· Fixed statistics page display problem
Known Issues
· If a site or service is blocked by router, there won’t be any “….blocked
by Netgear…” pop up message.
· Telstra Bigpond support will be available in 1.4 release
Release 1.3 Beta (1.3.0.5)
Firmware version: 1.3.0.5
Firmware Size: 4,462,780 bytes
New Features
· Support WPA-PSK
· Improved performance when running in SuperG 108 Mbps mode
Fixed Major Issues
· Fixed many wireless connection issues
· Fixed PPPoE idle timeout problem
· Fixed GUI refresh problem in email and wireless page after firmware
upgrade
· Fixed incorrect WLAN MAC address issue
· Fixed UPnP port display problem
· Fixed statistics page display problem
Known Issues
· If a site or service is blocked by router, there won’t be any “….blocked
by Netgear…” pop up message.
· Telstra Bigpond support will be available in next beta release
Release 1.3 Beta (1.3.0.0)
Firmware version: 1.3.0.0
Firmware Date: Apr 27, 2004
Firmware Filename: wgt634u-1.3.0.0.img
Firmware Size: 4,434,344 bytes
MD5 Checksum: 608EE3BCCCACB62F9D66AA6D78A945C2
New Features
· None.
Fixed Major Issues
· Fixed incorrect timestamp problem
· Fixed incorrect case problem of folder / file name during file copy
· Fixed problem of leaving orphan file if file copy operation is terminated
by user
· Fixed UPnP UI problem
Known Issues
· Access to the router-attached shared disk using \\wgt634u format
may not work due to setting in Microsoft Networking. Workaround –
add the router ip address ( default is 192.168.1.1 ) to WINS section
in TCPIP properties. See FAQ at www.netgear.com for detail information.
Workaround is to add the router IP address ( default is 192.168.1.1
) to the TCP/IP WINS tab.
· PPPoE on demand connection may not start until multiple packets
are sent
· WEB UI acts weird after a firmware upgrade. The fix is to follow
the standard home router upgrade procedure and after a firmware upgrade,
reset the router to factory default.
Release 1.2
Firmware version: 1.2.0.6
Firmware Size: 4,432,252 bytes
New Features
· Added PPTP support
· Enhanced partition recognition to support special partition formatting
in certain memory flash drive
Fixed Major Issues
· PC will retrieve DHCP IP address correctly when router reboots
· NTP time server is defaulted to YES
· Fixed wireless connection problem when running in 108Mbps
· If 108Mbps is selected, channel is now set to channel 6 only
· Smart Wizard Test and Basic Setting Test pages are linked to WGT634U
product specific page.
· Replaced sample files
· Fixed DDNS connection problem
· Fixed detection and connection problem in PPPoE
· Disk free space will report correct information
Known Issues
· Access to the router-attached shared disk using \\wgt634u format
may not work due to setting in Microsoft Networking. Workaround –
add the router ip address ( default is 192.168.1.1 ) to WINS section
in TCPIP properties. See FAQ at www.netgear.com for detail information.
Workaround is to add the router IP address ( default is 192.168.1.1
) to the TCP/IP WINS tab.
· PPPoE on demand connection may not start until multiple packets
are sent
· Terminating a file copy operation to a shared disk will leave an
orphan partial file. Workaround is to delete this partial file manually.
· During file copy operation to a shared disk, the case of the filename
will be converted to lower case. There is no fix or workaround at
this time.
· WEB UI acts weird after a firmware upgrade. The fix is to follow
the standard home router upgrade procedure and after a firmware upgrade,
reset the router to factory default.
Release 1.1
Firmware version: 1.1.0.6
Firmware Size: 4,003,944 bytes
New Features
· More stable and faster FTP and networking access to router-attached
shared USB disk drive.
· 40% improvement in LAN-to-LAN communication
· Dynamic 108Mbps mode support for faster and longer range wireless
access
· Added support for block sites, block service, schedule, email, port
forwarding, WAN and LAN set up, DDNS and other advanced wireless settings
· Added Netscape support
· Added capability to change workgroup and hostname for networking
access
Fixed Issues
· Large file copy
· Free space indication in DOS DIR command
· NTP server interface
· Minor misc. UI fixes
Known Issues
· Access to the router-attached shared disk using \\wgt634u format
may not work due to setting in Microsoft Networking. Workaround –
add the router ip address ( default is 192.168.1.1 ) to WINS section
in TCPIP properties. See FAQ at www.netgear.com for detail information.
Workaround is to add the router IP address ( default is 192.168.1.1
) to the TCP/IP WINS tab.
· After a router reboot, the client PC may fail to retrieve IP address
via DHCP. The workaround is either reboot the PC or use IPCONFIG /RENEW
to retrieve the new IP address
· FTP access from WAN or Internet is not READ ONLY if the FTP setting
is READ/WRITE. The workaround is to set up a different FTP account
as READ ONLY.
· Editing the FTP access entry or creating a new entry will cause
intermittent failure in FTP log in. Workaround is to edit the FTP
access entry and re-enter the password field.
· Terminating a file copy operation to a shared disk will leave an
orphan partial file. Workaround is to delete this partial file manually.
· During file copy operation to a shared disk, the case of the filename
will be converted to lower case. There is no fix or workaround at
this time.
· WEB UI acts weird after a firmware upgrade. The fix is to follow
the standard home router upgrade procedure and after a firmware upgrade,
reset the router to factory default.
Release 1.0
Firmware version: 1.0.0.11
Firmware Size: 3,993,504 bytes
New Features
This is initial release.
Known Issues
· If PC is set to DHCP, the PC may not retrieve the IP address correctly
due to router’s long boot time ( approx. 2 minutes )
· Access to the router-attached shared disk using \\wgt634u format
may not work due to setting in Microsoft Networking.
Upgrading to the New Software
