Netgear WAC510 User Manual - Page 90
Manually Download Firmware and Upgrade the Access Point
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AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510 WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upgrade. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the access point. Wait until the access point finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid green. The firmware upgrade process takes several minutes. When the upgrade is complete, your access point restarts. 6. Verify that the access point runs the new firmware version by logging back in to the access point. The firmware version is stated on the Dashboard page. 7. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the access point after upgrading. Manually Download Firmware and Upgrade the Access Point Downloading firmware to a local computer and upgrading the access point are two separate tasks that are combined in the following procedure. To download firmware manually and upgrade your access point: 1. Visit downloadcenter.netgear.com, locate the support page for your product, and download the new firmware. 2. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the access point after upgrading. 3. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the access point or to the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 4. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point. A login window opens. 5. Enter the access point user name and password. The default user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard page displays. 6. Select Management > Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade. The Firmware Upgrade page displays. 7. Make sure that Local is selected from the Upgrade Options menu. Local is the default selection. 8. Locate and select the firmware file on your computer by doing the following: a. Click the Browse button. b. Navigate to the firmware file. Manage and Maintain the Access Point 90