Netgear WAC510 User Manual - Page 92
Use an FTP Server to 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 remains solid green. The firmware upgrade process takes several minutes. When the upgrade is complete, the access point restarts. 8. 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. Use an FTP Server to Upgrade the Access Point If someone (usually the network administrator) places new firmware on an FTP server in the network, you can load the firmware from the FTP server and upgrade the firmware of the access point. To upgrade the firmware of the access point from an FTP server: 1. 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. 2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point. A login window opens. 3. 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. 4. Select Management > Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade. The Firmware Upgrade page displays. 5. From the Upgrade Options menu, select FTP. 6. Specify the following server settings: • Firmware File Name. The name of the access point firmware file on the FTP server. • FTP Server IP. The IP address of the FTP server on your network. • User Name. The user name that is required to access the FTP server. • Password. The password that is required to access the FTP server. 7. Click the Upgrade button. Manage and Maintain the Access Point 92