Section 3 - Software Configuration

Firmware

Use the Firmware window to upgrade the firmware of the Router and install language packs. If you plan to install new firmware, make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. If you want to install a new language pack, make sure that you have the language pack available. Please check the support site for firmware updates. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the support site.

In the Firmware Information section the user can view the Current FirmwareVersion number running on this device, the Current Firmware Date of this same firmware version running on this device, and a button to click that will Check Online Now for Latest Firmware Version.

In the Firmware Upgrade section the user can physically upgrade the firmware of this device clicking on the Browse button and navigating to the firmware file, saved on the local hard drive. After locating the file, click on the Upload button to initiate the firmware upgrade.

Note: Some firmware upgrades will reset the configuration, of the device, to factory defaults. Be sure to save the current configuration first before any firmware update.

In the Language Pack Upgrade section, the user can change the router’s language pack by clicking on the Browse button and navigating to the language pack, downloaded to the computer. After navigating to the language pack file, click on theUpload button to initiate the language pack upload and configuration. Always keep a close lookout on the local vendor’s website for new firmware upgrades and language packs.

Note: Always update the firmware or language packs for this device using the wired connection. Never upgrade using a wireless connection.

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