WGT624 and WGT624v2 Firmware Version 4.2.4

Published Oct. 27, 2004

• The German NETGEAR Web site has a German language version.
• A Japanese version is available on the Japanese Web site. You may use this version, but it is illegal in Japan to turn on the channel bonding feature.

New Features Since Version 4.1.11

1. Added eXtended Range (XR).
2. Added Adaptive Radio (AR).
3. Changed UPnP to be enabled by default.
4. French wireless channels are updated to reflect a new regulatory requirement.

Bug Fixes Since Version 4.1.11

1. Fixed that Macintosh browser can't access the main page of the router configuration GUI.
2. Fixed that the router updates the DDNS server unnecessarily frequently.
3. Fixed that visiting the same Web site logged multiple entries.
4. Fixed the router won't port forward for DNS lookup from the WAN side to the LAN side.
5. Fixed with ICQ application support.

Bug Fixes Since Version 4.1.8

1. Fixed Check Point VPN Connection Drop issue (when using UDP encapsulation).
2. Fixed Vonage VoIP call connection drop issue.

Upgrading to the New Software

You can upgrade by using the Web interface Router Upgrade menu

1. Before you upgrade write down all of your current settings as you will need to enter them in MANUALLY after upgrading your firmware
2. Open the browser and access the router (usually the address is http://192.168.0.1).
3. Login to the router (User Name = admin Password = password unless you have changed it).
4. Click Maintenance > Router Upgrade
5. Click Browse and locate the upgrade file (download link is below).
6. Click Upload
7. Wait for the router to reboot.
8. Verify that the router firmware has been upgraded.
9. Reset router to factory defaults.
10. Wait for the router to reboot.
11. Reenter the settings you noted down before upgrading.

• DO NOT downgrade to previous firmware from this version: the router won't work normally. This version adds XR and other features, therefore is NOT compatible with previous versions.
• If the router is downgraded by mistake and is malfunctioning (e.g., it reboots repeatedly), then recover with a hardware reset: this sets the router back to the previous version.

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