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 Now, using an Ethernet cable, connect your Netgear router to the computer that will run
 `nmrpflash`. Use the LAN port, which is often colored blue on Netgear devices. If the
-router has multiple LAN ports, use the one labled `1`.
+router has multiple LAN ports, use the one labled _1_.
 
 Next, you'll have to determine which network interface corresponds to the one connected to
 the Netgear router. All available interfaces can be listed using