Netgear ME103 ME103 Reference Manual - Page 47
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software, ME103 Upgrade menu - firmware upgrade
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software . Note: When uploading software to the ME103 Access Point, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the software, and render the ME103 completely inoperable. You cannot perform the firmware upgrade from a workstation connected to the ME103 via a wireless link. The firmware upgrade must be performed via a workstation connected to the ME103 via the Ethernet LAN interface. The software of the ME103 Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from Netgear's Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the image (.IMG) file before sending it to the wireless access point. The upgrade file can be sent using your browser. Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the ME103 must support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. 1. Download the new software file from NETGEAR, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it. Figure 4-5: ME103 Upgrade menu 2. From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link to display the screen above. 3. In the Upgrade Firmware menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the image (.IMG) upgrade file. Maintenance 4-7 August 2003