5.12.2 Firmware

The page (shown in figure 5-54) allows you to upgrade the latest version firmware to keep your router up-to- date.

Figure 5-54 Firmware Upgrade

New firmware is posted at www.netcomm.com.au and can be downloaded for free. If the router is not experiencing difficulties, there is no need to upgrade firmware, unless the new firmware supports a new feature you need.

Note: When you upgr�ade the r�outer�’s fir�mwar�e, you will lose curr��ent configur�ation settings, so make sur�e you backup the r�outer�’s settings befor�e you upgr�ade its fir�mwar�e.

To upgrade the router’s firmware, follow these instructions:

1.Download the latest firmware upgrade file from the Netcomm website (www.netcomm.com.au).

2.Click Browse to view the folders and select the downloaded file.

3.Click the Upgrade button.

•Firmware Version - Displays the current firmware version.

•Hardware Version - Displays the current hardware version. The hardware version of the upgrade file must accord with the current hardware version.

Note:

1.Do not tur�n off the r�outer� or� pr�ess the Reset button while the fir�mwar�e is being upgr�aded.

2.The r�outer� will r�eboot after� the Upgr�ading has been finished.

3.Do not use wir�eless connection when updating fir�mwar�e.

4.Tur�n off any fir�ewall or� anti-virus�pr�ogr�am

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