Netgear WAX620 User Manual - Page 159
Let the access point check for new firmware and update the firmware, LAN connection, admin
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Insight Cloud Managed WiFi 6 AX3600 Access Point Model WAX620 • LAN connection: If you are connected over the LAN to the access point, manually update the firmware from a computer or SFTP server. See Manually download firmware and update the access point on page 160 or Use an SFTP server to update the access point on page 163. With this mode, if new firmware is available, you must either download it to your computer and then upload it to the access point or upload it from an SFTP server to the access point. The following sections describe the firmware management methods: • Let the access point check for new firmware and update the firmware • Manually download firmware and update the access point • Revert to the backup firmware • Use an SFTP server to update the access point Let the access point check for new firmware and update the firmware For you to let the access point check for new firmware, the access point must be connected to the Internet. To let the access point check for new firmware and update the access point: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the access point or directly to the access point through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection. 2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point. A login window displays. If your browser displays a security warning, you can proceed, or add an exception for the security warning. For more information, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 43. 3. Enter the access point user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified. The user name and password are case-sensitive. If you previously added the access point to a NETGEAR Insight network location and managed the access point through the Insight Cloud Portal or Insight app, enter the Insight network password for that location. For more information, see Connect over WiFi using the NETGEAR Insight app on page 25. The Dashboard page displays. 4. Click the Check for Upgrade button. Manage and Maintain the Access 159 Point User Manual