Netgear WC7500 User Manual - Page 248
Upgrade the Firmware, Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade
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ProSAFE Wireless Controller Upgrade the Firmware The wireless controller provides two methods for upgrading its firmware: • Scheduled, automatic update • Manual update To enable you to switch the wireless controller from one firmware version to another, the wireless controller provides two boot partitions. You can configure the wireless controller to download firmware from a TFTP or FTP server and upgrade the firmware on the wireless controller when it is least disruptive. You can also download firmware manually to a computer and upload it to the wireless controller from a local file. Note: In some cases, such as a major firmware upgrade, you might need to erase the configuration and manually reconfigure the wireless controller after the firmware upgrade. To find out if you must reconfigure the wireless controller, see the release notes for the firmware version. IMPORTANT: If your wireless controller runs a 3.x or 4.x firmware version and you want to upgrade to a 5.x version, you must upgrade the firmware by using a TFTP or FTP server. You cannot upgrade the firmware from a local file. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Download the firmware from NETGEAR: a. Visit the NETGEAR support page for the WC7500, WC7600, WC7600v2, WC9500 wireless controller at http://support.netgear.com/product/WC9500. b. Download the firmware and save it on your computer or on a network server. 2. Open a web browser. In the browser's address field, type the wireless controller's IP address. By default, the IP address is 192.168.0.250. The wireless controller's login window opens. 3. Enter your user name and password. 4. Click the Login button. The wireless controller's web management interface opens and displays the Summary page. 5. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade. Maintain the Wireless Controller and Access Points 248